HarperCollins Focus will launch a new imprint, Harper Select, which “will focus exclusively on memoir and narrative nonfiction titles.” Senior vp and publisher Matt Baugher will acquire, manage, and edit each title, the first of which is slated to publish in November. “My vision is to hand-select an exclusive number of projects each year that are uniquely positioned to capture the interest of the reader through amazing experiences and the people who’ve lived them,” Baugher said. “Harper Select will be a natural extension of the HarperCollins Focus overall position in the marketplace—one that equips readers to lead a life of significance, […]
Bloomsbury Increases Full-Year Guidance Again
Bloomsbury issued a second increase to their full year guidance for the year ended February 28 after a strong final month, now expecting sales of £212.5 million and profit before taxation and highlighted items of £22.3 million. The results are due predominantly to the newest title from Sarah J. Maas, which “instantly became a number one global bestseller” in February. The Bloomsbury Digital Resources division also exceeded the company’s target, with £15 million of sales and £5 million in profit in the year. The company will release their preliminary results in May. Additionally, John Bason will join the board as a […]
Windham-Campbell Prizes
BISG Industry Awards
The Book Industry Study Group announced the winners of their industry awards.
PEN/Faulkner Literary Champion
The PEN/Faulkner Foundation named Oprah Winfrey as the 2022 PEN/Faulkner Literary Champion, which "recognizes a lifetime of devoted literary advocacy and a commitment to inspiring new generations of readers and writers."
New Books Publishing March 29
Lisa Scottoline and Maurice Broaddus lead this week’s fiction releases, while nonfiction includes new work from Maud Newton and Daisy Pitkin. 15 works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-march-29 https://shop.aer.io/publishers_lunch/cl/New_Fiction_Publishing_March_/222469 8 nonfiction titles https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-march-29 https://shop.aer.io/publishers_lunch/cl/New_Nonfiction_Publishing_March_/222470 We consult a number of sources in compiling our weekly lists and PM members can see our lists for the coming three months through this reference page. But if you want to make sure your key titles are on our radar, now you can use this form to submit brief details as well: publun.ch/submitNotable. Please submit your notable titles at least 3 months prior to pub date.