In a discussion on Wednesday afternoon titled The Health of Today’s Publishing Industry, panelists highlighted some of the same issues that come up on nearly every panel about industry challenges–labor shortages, supply chain issues, diversity, and discoverability. Ingram Content Group vp of merchandising Amy Cox Williams moderated the panel, which was made up of ABA ceo Allison Hill, Ingram coo Phil Ollila, and Zando ceo Molly Stern. Speaking to the current moment, Ollila mentioned inflation as an issue, as well as “getting books into the hands of readers, whether there are new supply strategies or big changes in the way […]
Events
Stream Romance Editors Panel Now
In case you missed it, we had another terrific event on Wednesday with five authors and their editors on our latest Buzz Books Romance Editors Panel. The full recording is available for download to watch at your leisure. And if you haven’t done so yet, sample the presented titles and many more by downloading our free Buzz Books 2022: Romance ebook. Once again, our thanks to the ABA for co-sponsoring, to Publisher Lunch reporter Erin Somers for her smooth hosting, and to all of the participating editors and authors. One more time, here are the featured titles: Jasmine Guillory DRUNK ON LOVE (Berkley). […]
Last Call for Buzz Books Romance Editors Panel
Don’t forget to register here for the last of our 2022 webinars, the Buzz Books Romance Editors Panel, this Wednesday, July 13 at 6 pm Eastern. The Buzz Romance Panel will feature these authors and editors in conversation about their forthcoming titles: Jasmine Guillory DRUNK ON LOVE (Berkley). Edited by Cindy Hwang. Kennedy Ryan BEFORE I LET GO (Forever). Edited by Leah Hultenschmidt. Amber D. Samuel THE MANY DATES OF INDIGO (W by Wattpad Books). Edited by Deanna McFadden. Kate Clayborn GEORGIE, ALL ALONG (Kensington). Edited by Shannon Plackis. […]
Last Call for Buzz Books Romance Editors Panel
Don’t forget to register here for the last of our 2022 webinars, the Buzz Books Romance Editors Panel, this Wednesday, July 13 at 6 pm Eastern. The Buzz Romance Panel will feature these authors and editors in conversation about their forthcoming titles: Jasmine Guillory DRUNK ON LOVE (Berkley). Edited by Cindy Hwang. Kennedy Ryan BEFORE I LET GO (Forever). Edited by Leah Hultenschmidt. Amber D. Samuel THE MANY DATES OF INDIGO (W by Wattpad Books). Edited by Deanna McFadden. Kate Clayborn GEORGIE, ALL ALONG (Kensington). Edited by Shannon Plackis. Kylie Scott END OF STORY (Graydon House). Edited by Susan Swinwood. And download Buzz […]
China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Postponed Again
The China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair has been postponed until November 18-22 due to recent Covid outbreaks and restrictions, returning to a fall schedule. It was previously scheduled for March 20-22, then July 22-24.
Buzz YA Editors Panel This Wednesday
Last call to register here for Buzz Books Young Adult Editors Panel to be held Wednesday, June 8 at noon Eastern. Once again, we are honored to have the American Booksellers Association join us as co-presenter, with our own Erin Somers as host. Our digital sampler, Buzz Books 2022: Fall/Winter includes substantial excerpts from the YA Editors Panel books, along with dozens of other not-yet-published breakout titles. The Young Adult Buzz Panel will feature these authors and editors in conversation about their buzz-worthy forthcoming titles: Mariko Tamaki’s ANNE OF GREENVILLE (Melissa de la Cruz Studio/Disney). Edited by Kieran Viola. Omar Epps and […]