Kathy Belden has been promoted to editorial director at Scribner, announced by editor-in-chief Colin Harrison and publisher Nan Graham: “Kathy’s books and authors have transformed the Scribner list…. This is a reflection of Kathy’s exceptional contributions to the imprint — her advocacy for the books edited by her colleagues; her mentorship of younger staff and counsel to older; her work to make systems better serve our staff and authors; her commitment and leadership in all matters DEI; her nourishing of the community — even and especially now that we are physically apart; her wisdom and grace, generosity and humor.” Rebecca […]
Awards
Instead of Book Club Pick, Oprah Chooses Seven Favorite “Books That Help Me Through”
Oprah’s Book Club announced that its next pick is not a single title, but rather a collection of “seven meaningful books that explore timely topics and help readers navigate challenging times.” The seven titles are: The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle The Soul of America, by Jon Meacham Devotions, by Mary Oliver The Fire Next Time, by James Baldwin Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through, edited by Joy Harjo Winfrey said, “Instead of announcing one new Oprah’s Book Club selection this month, I’ll be spotlighting […]
Briefs
Excerpted Former president Barack Obama’s forthcoming book is excerpted in The New Yorker. David Remnick writes that “the second volume will come when it comes.” People At Open Road, Mary McAveney adds chief revenue officer to her chief marketing officer role, and Daniel Shemesh adds chief operating officer his role of chief financial officer. Initiatives The National Book Critics Circle‘s board voted to create and share a Criticism Equity Pledge, in addition to its anti-racism pledge, which was released on June 11 and causes a controversy resulting in mass board resignations. They wrote on Twitter, “A majority of the board’s […]
Briefs
At Random House Children’s, Lauren Diaz Morgan has been promoted to associate manager, subsidiary rights. Jake Eldred becomes senior managing editor. Amanda Orozco has joined Transatlantic Agency as literary agent. She was previously with Park & Fine Literary and Media. Talent agency Markham Froggatt and Irwin has joined The Curtis Brown Group in the UK. Picks Farrar, Straus announced that Severance by Ling Ma is December’s NYT-PBS NewsHour Now Read Book Club Pick. Awards Anna Burns won the International Dublin Literary Award for Milkman. Thinkingdom Media Group’s Astra Publishing House, minedition Switzerland, minedition France, and Thinkingdom in China are backing […]
Joyce’s Miss Benson’s Beetle Tops November Library Reads
Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce is the top pick for the November Library Reads. Also on the list is Danielle Evans’ The Office of Historical Corrections, excerpted and available to sample now in our Buzz Books 2020 Fall/Winter. The rest of the list: Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi The Boy Toy, by Nicola March The Burning God, by R. F. Kuang Murder in Old Bombay, by Nev March The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany, by Lori Nelson Spielman This Time Next Year We’ll Be Laughing, by Jacqueline Winspear White Ivy, by Susie Yang Written in the Stars, […]
People, Etc.
Bryn Clark has been promoted to senior editor at Flatiron Books. At Simon & Schuster, Emily Graff and Carina Guiterman have each been promoted to senior editor. Emily Simonson has been promoted to associate editor and Lashanda Anakwah assistant editor. Elizabeth Gay has been promoted to assistant director of publicity, and Kirstin Berndt to senior publicist. At Harper Children’s Harper group, Maria Barbo has been promoted to executive editor; Stephanie Stein to senior editor; Elizabeth Lynch to editor; Megan Ilnitzki to editor; and Louisa Currigan and Clare Vaughn both to assistant editor. At others imprints, Courtney Stevenson moves up to associate […]