Hachette UK has become a shareholder of Flame Tree Publishing, an independent publisher of books, gifts, and art calendars, as of October 31. Hachette UK previously became the company’s distributor. Nick Wells, founder and publisher of Flame Tree, said in a release, “Building on our strong sales, print and licensing relationships, we look forward to a period of stability to allow our creative development to flourish even further.” Flame Tree’s managing director, Frances Bodiam said, “We recently switched from Marston to Hachette Distribution, so we know their positive culture is a good fit, and we look forward to working together […]
Best Of: NYPL
The New York Public Library released its extensive list of best books of the year.
People 11/22
Karen Lotz, president and publisher of Candlewick Press, is stepping into the role of publishing director-at-large and will continue to work with select authors.
Vivendi Finalizes Takeover of Lagardere
Following a second promised sale (of Gala magazine to Groupe Figaro), Vivendi announced Tuesday that it has officially closed its deal for a controlling interest in Lagardere. Vivendi’s executives say in the announcement, “As we do for all our businesses, while preserving its integrity, we will support Lagardère in its development and the transformation of its businesses. Together, we will strengthen our international presence in the fields of creation, content and distribution. We are delighted to start a fruitful collaboration, bringing all our activities to new heights.” Vivendi owns 60 percent of Lagardere stock, and just over 50 percent of […]
Best Of: New York Times Book Review
The NYTBR released its list of 100 notable books from 2023.
New Books Publishing November 21
Nora Roberts publishes a new series opener this week, while nonfiction includes essays on video games from writers including Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Alexander Chee, Hanif Abdurraqib, and editor Carmen Maria Machado. 8 works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-november-21 5 works of nonfiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-november-21 We consult a number of sources in compiling our weekly lists and PM members can see our lists for the coming months on Bookshop. Check out November‘s 70 fiction releases; 54 works of nonfiction; and 29 notable children’s titles, plus December‘s 27 fiction releases; 17 works of nonfiction; and 10 children’s titles; and […]