We are beginning some experimental work with BookStat, the service that tracks and estimates online book sales across all formats, to provide some market insights not previously available. One feature of the system we particularly like (and helped to inspire) is that it tracks pre-orders on a daily basis, right alongside sales of books already…
Penguin Random House Pulls Titles from Unlimited Subscription Services Around the World
Earlier this month, as of January 15 by most indications, Penguin Random House removed its audiobook titles from a variety of “unlimited” listening subscription platforms around the world. The news was first reported out of Scandinavia, where the disappearance was notable on leading platform Storytel and its acquired subsidiaries (like Mofibo in Denmark), as well…
Oprah, B&N Choose American Dirt for Book Clubs as Controversy Continues
Oprah picked Jeanine Cummins’ American Dirt as her new book club selection, with the book to be discussed starting January 27. At the same time, Barnes & Noble also chose the book as their February Book Club pick. The selections follow a controversy online sparked by conflicting reviews published in the NYT from critic Parul…
Buzz Books Spring/Summer Preview: Literary & Debut Fiction
Our Buzz Books 2020 Spring/Summer sampler excerpts an array of great forthcoming literary and debut fiction. Did you download your copy yet? Get the “trade edition” from NetGalley, or find the consumer editions all linked at our main Buzz Books website. As usual, we begin our free ebook with a broad overview of the upcoming publishing…
People, Etc.
At Random House Children’s, Jennifer Baker has joined as a managing editor. She was previously production editor for Teachers College Press. Jinna Shin has been promoted to assistant art director; Bob Bianchini to senior designer; April Ward to senior art director; Nicole de las Heras to senior art director; Tracy Tyler to senior executive art…
Springer Nature Hires Bankers For Another Try at An IPO
After pulling their IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange at the last minute in 2018 on weak demand, Springer Nature’s owners are determined to try again, hoping that capital markets remain strong long enough for them to get to the finish line this time. Co-owners BC Partners and Holtzbrinck are reported to be working with…