As we previewed Wednesday, our new free ebook Buzz Books 2019: Spring/Summer arrives this week packed with pre-publication excerpts from major authors and 18 exciting debuts. Our sampler is the ultimate way to prepare for Winter Institute and the spring publishing season (capturing the best part of the event even if you don’t attend — reading…
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Harper Children’s UK publisher Rachel Denwood will move to Simon & Schuster UK, where she will be managing director for the children’s publishing division, reporting to ceo Ian Chapman. Denwood will also join the publisher’s UK board. Chapman says, “Rachel is highly talented with a wealth of experience and great energy and passion for children’s…
Just in Time for Winter Institute, Our Big Buzz Books Spring/Summer Sampler
With Winter Institute kicking off next week, today we launch Buzz Books 2019: Spring/Summer and the companion Buzz Books 2019: Young Adult Spring/Summer. For the first time since we launched Buzz Books almost seven years ago, creating the industry’s most successful preview/sampler line, we have revamped our look with fresh, bright cover designs. Inside you’ll still find substantial pre-publication…
People, Etc.: One BN Executive Leaves
Barnes & Noble vp of stores Carl Hauch, one of three members comprising the office of the chief executive that was formed after Demos Parneros was fired, is leaving the bookseller on January 18. He is taking a position as ceo of “a major retail food group.” Hauch was hired by Parneros in June 2017….
People, Etc.: Mavjee to Macmillan
Former Crown Publishing Group president and publisher Maya Mavjee will join Macmillan on March 1 in the new role of president, publishing strategy, reporting to ceo John Sargent. Mavjee will work closely with Sargent, coo Andrew Weber (formerly of Random House), and president of Macmillan US Don Weisberg (formerly of Random House and Penguin Children’s)…
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Theresa Park and Celeste Fine have joined together to form a new literary agency, Park & Fine Literary and Media, combining the existing Park Literary & Media with Fine’s roster of clients and a number of her colleagues from Sterling Lord. They will jointly run the agency as co-founders and partners. Coming over with Fine,…