OverDrive has launched a new imprint called Heights Press, “inspired by the vibrant creativity and community spirit of Cleveland Heights, Ohio.” Its first titles are the Hickory Hollow books, a six-book series for middle-grade readers. Each book in the series will be initially available in ebook format, with digital audio versions to follow, available exclusively for public libraries and schools. At launch the books will be published in English, Chinese, German, Vietnamese, and Korean. “Our goal is to provide all educators and librarians with fresh, original content that entertains while fostering a love for reading and exploration,” said OverDrive vp, […]
New Imprints
8th Note Press Partners With Zando On Print Editions
ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, announced a partnership between its digital-only imprint 8th Note Press and Zando to expand into print books. Zando “will debut its titles for the first time in print to a worldwide audience.” The two companies plan to release 10 to 15 romance, romantasy, and YA titles a year in print, beginning in early 2025, with a focus on millennial and Gen Z readers. Under the partnership, some titles will be completely new and others will be print versions of existing e-books. 8th Note’s head of editorial Jacob Bronstein told the NYT, “Physical books […]
Imprints: Cosmo Reads
Sourcebooks will operate a new Cosmo Reads imprint, in collaboration with Cosmopolitan magazine and Hearst Books. Aiming to launch in summer 2025, they expect to publish four to six titles a year. Kate Roddy and Deb Werksman at Sourcebooks will acquire titles, in partnership with Cosmopolitan editor-in-chief Willa Bennett, editor Tamara Fuentes, and others. Promotion strategy “will be shared by Sourcebooks and Cosmopolitan.” Sourcebooks ceo Dominique Raccah says in the announcement, “Cosmopolitan uniquely reaches an insatiable audience that loves books, creating trends and big conversations! We are going to marry that with our audience-centric approach to publishing books that will excite […]
Imprints: Fablelistik Editions
On October 1, Macmillan launched Fablelistik Editions, a new brand that publishes “finely crafted, limited edition, and fine press books.” According to a release, “In collaboration with renowned authors and artisans, Fablelistik creates bespoke renditions of contemporary and classic stories.” Their first releases are three different illustrated editions of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and they plan to publish at least seven titles in 2025. “In launching Fablelistik Editions, we embrace Macmillan’s belief in the power and lasting impact of books,” said Macmillan ceo Jon Yaged. “Books have the unmatched ability to captivate and inspire, standing the test […]
Imprints: Books That Save Lives
Mango Publishing is launching a new imprint called Books that Save Lives, lead by Mango publisher Brenda Knight. The publisher says the imprint aims “to release at least one life changing book every season.” The first title REASONS TO LIVE: A Guide to Practices that Support Healing Beyond Suicidal Thoughts and Emotional Overwhelm by Juliana Jane Bruno, will release on September 1, 2024, in time for suicide prevention month.
Compass Rose Launches In Partnership With Indie Bookstores
Compass Rose is a new publisher with the stated purpose of partnering with independent bookstores, from the editorial process through publication. Founded by Robert Mrazek and Steve Israel, both former US Representatives-turned-novelists, and former American Booksellers Association ceo Oren Teicher, the company will publish “a curated and eclectic list that crosses a number of fiction and non-fiction genres, including memoir, adventure, new editions of classics, and “literary thrillers.” They plan to publish one book per month, starting in February 2025. Mrazek serves as chair & publisher, Teicher serves as co-chair, and Israel is partner and industry advisor. The company has an […]