Forthcoming J.K. Rowling will publish a new standalone book for children, THE ICKABOG, in November 2020. Rowling writes on her website that she wrote it “in fits and starts between Potter books, intending to publish it after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” She will post free serialized chapters every weekday between May 26 and July 10 on The Ickabog website, and invites children to create illustrations, some of which will be selected for various editions of the book. Rowling promises to give all royalties “to help groups who’ve been particularly impacted by the pandemic.” Her list of people to thank […]
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New Books Publishing May 26
The unofficial start of the summer brings some commercial fiction to market — Brown, Connelly, Roberts, Thayer, Woods and more — among the many new titles of note publishing today. As in previous weeks, our sample Bookshop and Aerbook store carousels provide easy displays of books publishing today in need of attention and support, featuring: 14 new works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-may-26 https://aerbook.com/store/publishers_lunch/New_Fiction_Publishing_May_26/216881 10 new nonfiction titles https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-on-may-26 https://aerbook.com/store/publishers_lunch/New_Nonfiction_Publishing_May_26/216882 More new children’s/YA books https://bookshop.org/lists/new-children-s-titles-publishing-in-may https://aerbook.com/store/publishers_lunch/New_Childrens_Titles_Publishing_May/215942 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 […]
People, Etc.
Kristin Sevick has been promoted to executive editor at Forge. Relief Harvard University Press and Yale University Press are offering special terms through their distributor to independent booksellers for ordered by June 30. Accounts in good standing can receive 120 days dating, free freight, and +2 points in discount (minimum 15 units) on available titles. Awards Romance Writers of America is retiring its RITA Awards and intends to introduce a new award called The Vivian. Named after RWA founder Vivian Stephens, the new award “recognizes excellence in romance writing and showcases author talent and creativity. We celebrate the power of […]
Briefs
People Tim Duggan, founder and publisher of the eponymous Tim Duggan Books imprint, confirms to PL: “My time at Crown is soon coming to a close. It’s been a dream job in every way, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have this little imprint, and for all the support I’ve received over the last half-dozen years, from my amazingly talented colleagues as well as from the many booksellers, agents, critics, readers, and especially the brilliant authors whose books I’ve been lucky enough to work on.” Cinthia Granzo Nespoli is being promoted to chief legal officer at Pearson, which […]
People, Etc.
Evan Brown has been promoted to associate agent at Transatlantic Agency. Lee & Low Books co-founder and ceo Tom Low, 78, died peacefully at home, of cancer. (His sons Craig Low and Jason Low are president and publisher respectively, and co-owners.) “It was a joy and privilege to be his partner in starting Lee & Low,” said Philip Lee, who left the company in 2004. “He was a great friend, mentor, and visionary. It meant a lot to him to build a company that would promote diversity, encourage new voices, and nurture a new generation of publishing professionals.” Relief Macmillan […]
Last Call for Live Buzz
Tonight is the night for our Publishers Lunch Buzz Books Presents (#LunchBuzz) Zoom panel, featuring six editors presenting potential breakout titles for the fall. We will start promptly at 7 pm EDT, and you can join the webinar room starting at 6:45. Please note that you must register in advance if you are planning on joining us. (We need to close registration at the end of the work day, to allow registrants into the webinar room ahead of time.) A The first 150 booksellers who register will get a package of four printed and two digital galleys for the featured titles […]