The September Pennie’s Pick at Costco is The Monogram Murders: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery, by Sophie Hannah. The Guardian reported that two of Martin Amis‘s longstanding international publishers — Hanser in Germany, and Gallimard in France — declined to publish his newest novel, The Zone of Interest, set in a fictionalized Auschwitz. Another German publisher has not been secured yet, but Calmann-Levy will publish the book in France in 2015. Editor Deborah Kaufmann says she is “delighted to be starting a long relationship with Martin Amis.” The Guardian notes, “He said that it was his understanding that Gallimard’s rejection was due to […]
Awards
Briefs: NPR to Announce National Book Award Finalists; Fall Previews Begin
The National Book Awards will announce its finalists on NPR’s Morning Edition at 8:40 PM on October 15. Books & Books owner and co-founder of Miami Book Fair Mitchell Kaplan will make the announcement. Longtime co-owner of Village Books Dee Robinson will retire at the end of the week after more than 34 years. “It’s been a great job for 34 years,” Robinson wrote in a Facebook post to customers. “On to whatever awaits, starting with a pile of books!” Robinson’s husband and co-owner Chuck Robinson will stay on. Ingram will handle sales and distribution for Magnet & Steel, a […]
People, Etc.
Jandra Sutton has left Turner Publishing, where she was the head of marketing, to pursue freelance work in marketing, social media strategy, and publicity. She can be reached at contact@jandralee.com. The James Tait Black Prizes have been awarded to Jim Crace for his novel HARVEST and to Hermoine Lee for her biography PENELOPE FITZGERALD: A Life. John P. Vallier Sr., 88, a longtime Simon & Schuster executive, died August 18. He joined S&S in 1958 and retired in 1992 as vp, regional sales. One of the few Hachette titles kept its Amazon discount throughout the ongoing dispute between the two […]
People: Adjustments At Simon Pulse, and More
The Simon Pulse imprint has announced a new structure to “maximize the amazing potential of Pulse and continue to support the success of Aladdin.” Liesa Abrams is being promoted to vp, editorial director of Pulse and associate editorial director of Aladdin. But “as a result of this reorganization,” Simon Pulse editorial director Patrick Price is leaving the company. Additionally, Michael Strother is being promoted to associate editor of Simon Pulse. At Twelve, Libby Burton has been promoted to associate editor. At Macmillan, Astra Berzinskas and John Edwards have both been promoted to director, mass merchandise sales. The Saroyan Prize for International Writing has been awarded to […]
People, Awards, Etc.
Indiana University Press has appointed Gary Dunham as director. Previously he was director of publications for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Louise Erdrich has won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize‘s distinguished achievement award. She will receive the award at a ceremony in Dayton, OH on November 9. The Hugo Awards were presented at the World Science Fiction Convention. Among the winners, the honoree for best novel was Ann Leckie‘s ANCILLARY JUSTICE (Orbit).
People, Etc.: Clegg Leaves WME; Editorial Layoffs at Atria; and More
Bill Clegg is leaving William Morris Endeavor after 8 years to set up his own literary agency. Clegg had not yet responded to our request for comment, so further details of his new venture are not clear, but WME svp Jennifer Rudolph Walsh told us: “For the 8 wonderful and productive years we worked together, it was the perfect match. Of course, we also understand and support Bill’s desire to start his own business and spread his entrepreneurial wings. We are cheering him on as he embarks on this new chapter of his life. There is no doubt he will […]