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Diesel Bookstore in Brentwood Faces Protests Over Controversial Title
Diesel Bookstore in the well-known Brentwood Country Mart in LA faced protests last week over a title they had on display called Understanding Hamas: And Why That Matters, by Helena Cobban and Rami G. Khouri (OR Books). On September 22, a customer complained to a 17-year-old employee about the book, which was out on a table, and the heated confrontation was captured on video and posted to social media. After the video spread online, there was a demonstration the next day, which included several protestors blocking the store’s entrance in “a standoff…that lasted for about 90 minutes.” One hung an […]
Reese’s Book Club October Pick
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Forthcoming: DREAM COUNT by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
On March 4, Knopf will publish a new novel by Americanah author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. DREAM COUNT is “the story of four women and their loves, longings, and desires,” according to a release, and it will have a first printing of 250,000. Rights were sold by Sarah Chalfant at The Wylie Agency. The book will publish simultaneously by Fourth Estate in the UK and Knopf in Canada. Rights have also been sold in 13 other territories.
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 […]