Objections to Jeanine Cummins’ novel AMERICAN DIRT continue to reverberate as the author is in the midst of an extensive national tour. Publisher Flatiron Books cancelled her scheduled Monday night appearance at Warwick’s in La Jolla, CA, which had been listed as “full,” and Tuesday night’s event to be held by Vroman’s. Warwick’s indicated the…
John Bolton’s Book Leaks — And Is Listed for March 17 Publication
On Sunday the NYT ran a story based on “drafts of a manuscript” by former National Security Advisor John Bolton. Within hours of that story going live, Amazon posted a pre-order listing for the book — which had not been officially announced or even confirmed by any of the parties — offering the 528-page THE…
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Zachary Wagman will join Flatiron Books as vp, editorial director on February 10. He is currently executive editor at Ecco. Dena Rayess has been promoted to assistant editor at Chronicle Books. Roseanne Wells has been promoted to agent at the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency. Kaitlyn Johnson joined Belcastro Agency. She was previously with Corvisiero…
Newbery to Craft, Caldecott to Nelson, and More
The American Library Association presented their annual book awards at their mid-winter meeting in Philadelphia. On Monday morning, at the Youth Media Awards, the Newbery medal went to New Kid by Jerry Craft (Harper Alley) — who also won the Coretta Scott King Author Award — and the Caldecott medal to The Undefeated, illustrated by Kadir…
John Bolton’s Manuscript Is Leaked, to Underscore Any Testimony Would Support Impeachment Case
Portions of the book manuscript from $2 million patriot John Bolton have been leaked. “Associates” of his indicate to the NYT that “he believes he has relevant information, and he has also expressed concern that if his account of the Ukraine affair emerges only after the trial, he will be accused of holding back to…
Buzz Books Spring/Summer Preview: Nonfiction Part 2
Our season overview from Buzz Books 2020 Spring/Summer continues with nonfiction, part two. Here is our preview of history and crime; essays, criticism, and more; and biography and memoir. The coming season includes autobiographies from the late Elijah Cummings, Ilhan Omar, and Linda Sarsour; and biographies of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Nancy Pelosi, and Mitch McConnell. Notable…