Seminary Co-op and 57th Street Books announced that they have unionized. Management has voluntarily recognized the union. They write in the announcement, “The SCBU [Seminary Co-op Booksellers Union] is a branch of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). We share this exciting news in the spirit of joint commitment to these bookstores and the communities they serve. We look forward to continuing the work that sustains these invaluable institutions as we move forward together. See you in the stacks.”
Watch At Home: Buzz Editors and Authors Panel
In case you missed it, we had another terrific evening on Thursday with five breakout authors and their editors on our latest Buzz Books Editors and Authors Panel. Here are a sampling of attendees’ comments on the event: I really enjoyed the exchange between the editors and the authors Excellent presentation of thoughtful, intelligent fiction. I want to read these books! Thanks for an interesting and intriguing evening! What a wonderful and educational session! I want to read every book on this panel! All of these books are so intellectual and ambitious. I cannot […]
Polis Books To Shutter
Independent publisher Polis Books will close soon and the press has been looking for new publishers for its books in progress. Polis’s website already appears to be defunct. Founded in 2013, the line has been distributed by PGW, and added the Agora Books imprint in 2019. Founder and publisher Jason Pinter first posted the news online in March, “I’m heartbroken to confirm that @PolisBooks will be closing its doors. My priority is working with our authors and their agents now to ensure a smooth transition, revert rights as soon as possible, and that’s all. This was the hardest, and most […]
Arthur and Lucas to Leave In Knopf Group Restructure
Knopf Doubleday president and publisher Maya Mavjee announced to staff Monday that Knopf publisher Reagan Arthur and Pantheon Schocken publisher Lisa Lucas “will both be leaving the company” due to a “restructure” (i.e. it’s involuntary). Mavjee writes, “I realize this is a lot of news to absorb, and I want to give you some context regarding our next steps. This realignment of KDPG is necessary for our future growth. Our new structure – consisting of a nimble, concentrated leadership team – will enable us to meet the trials of an ever-shifting marketplace, hone the shape and focus of our imprints, […]
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Buzz Books Fall/Winter Season Preview: Nonfiction
Last week we launched our Buzz Book 2024: Fall/Winter sampler, with excerpts from an array of great forthcoming literary and debut fiction. If you haven’t downloaded your copy yet, the “trade edition” is available now from NetGalley and Edelweiss, or find the consumer editions all linked at our main Buzz Books website. You’ll be able to sample some of the highlighted titles right now in Buzz Books 2024: Fall/Winter; they are noted with an asterisk in bold. And please remember: because we prepare this preview many months in advance, titles, content, and publication dates are all subject to change. This […]