We continue to present extracts from our big Buzz Books 2022 Spring/Summer overview, today highlighting commercial fiction. Did you download your copy yet? Get the “trade edition” from NetGalley or Edelweiss, or find the consumer editions all linked at our main Buzz Books website. The spring/summer season promises books from some of the biggest names in fiction. For fantasy fans there is […]
Walter Dean Myers Awards; National Jewish Book Awards
The We Need Diverse Books Walter Awards named winners and honorees of the Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children’s Literature.
PM Press Expands Operations To New York
Oakland-based publisher PM Press is expanding its operations to New York with a new warehouse space in Binghamton, NY and an increase in staffing. The new warehouse is six times larger than the publisher’s Oakland warehouse. PM Press said in a release that they plan to hold “annual book sales, festivals, author talks, and public […]
Bookselling: Parthenon Books To Open In Syracuse
Parthenon Books will open in downtown Syracuse, NY, becoming the city’s first independent bookstore in 30 years. The opening is planned for April 1, though Syracuse.com reports that “the exact date could vary depending on the availability of construction supplies.”
RR Donnelly Is Still In Play
The slow but persistent battle over who will buy RR Donnelly continues. The unidentified strategic buyer has increased its bid to $11.50 a share after completing its due diligence — but they still need until February 8 to finalize their financing. In the meantime, Donnelly is moving forward with their latest formal agreement, in which […]
Andrew Nurnberg Associates Adds New Managing Directors
Andrew Nurnberg Associates announced a number of moves: Jenny Savill will become managing director of ANA and Doug Wallace will become managing director of Andrew Nurnberg Associates International. Founder Andrew Nurnberg has stepped down as managing director, and will continue to represent his own clients and serve as chair of the board. Sarah Nundy will […]