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Endnotes: ‘Cactus Country’ by Zoë Bossiere
An inside look at the publication process for the author’s memoir.
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Hachette Pledges to Increase Diverse Hiring in Latest Diversity Update
In its fifth annual update of its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, Hachette Book Group reported that in a year when the overall number of employees fell compared to 2022, BIPOC representation inched up to 37% of the workforce, from 36% in 2022.
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Rakuten Kobo Releases First Color E Ink Reader
Rakuten Kobo reps said that both devices are equipped with color E Ink "Kaleido S3" displays, which offer “a subtle palette” for readers.
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Some Former SPD Clients Find New Homes Despite Ongoing Uncertainty
Dozens of former publishers that had been served by SPD have signed with Asterism and Itasca as frustration mounts over the lack of information coming from the now-shuttered distributor. Meanwhile, Ingram is offering some flexibility in its 60-day deadline to have inventory removed from its warehouse, while Ingram and PSSC continue to reach out to affected publishers.
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SPD Client Presses Race to Claim Books as Ingram Drops a Tight Deadline
Ingram Publisher Services has told former Small Press Distribution clients that they have 60 days to remove inventory from its warehouse, prompting some publishers to panic, and Independent Publishers Group will participate in two informational sessions for small presses early this week.
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Better Sales, but Higher Costs, for Publishers in 2023
After a turbulent few years, sales at the four big publishers that publicly report their financial results remained higher in 2023 than before the pandemic—but so did their costs.
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Spiritual Books for Every None
New titles addressing sources of unconventional inspiration for religiously unaffiliated readers are growing in demand.
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Marianne Williamson’s Mind of Love
The self-help author and presidential candidate’s 15th book presents Christ as a universal embodiment of love.
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Books for Finding the God in You
These new books explore the nexus between introspection and spirituality, urging readers to form a relationship with the self rather than with a higher power.
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Religious Traditions Enter a New Spiritual Era
New books for spiritual and religious readers alike suggest the need for a deeper understanding of core tenets, a more inclusive theology, or expanded principles and practices for those who remain affiliated with religion.
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Endnotes: 'Still: The Art of Noticing' by Mary Jo Hoffman
An inside look at the publication process for the visual artist’s new book of still-life photography.
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Author T L Swan Launches Publishing Venture, Keeperton
In its first year, Keeperton will publish 10 titles—four of them by Swan, whose Miles High Club series is a BookTok favorite—under its romance imprint, Arndell.
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Small Press Distribution Clients Scramble to Find New Distributors
The abrupt shutdown of Small Press Distribution has left roughly 400 former publisher clients with a host of questions as they look to find new distribution options.
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Spanish Audio Surges in U.S. and Latin America
Spanish-language publishers are seeing surging audiobook sales in the U.S. and Latin America.
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HarperCollins Is Committed to Spanish-Language Books
The Pope’s new book will test demand as the publisher adds more titles.
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MakeMake Sets Its Sights on U.S.
The Spanish-language digital children’s book platform is already in 18 public library systems.
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PRH Sees Gains in U.S. Spanish-Language Trade Publishing
Bible translations, audio, and children’s titles are fueling a boom at the country’s largest trade publisher.
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Simon & Schuster Turns 100
The publisher celebrates its first 100 years—and looks forward to the next.
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Endnotes: ‘Italy in a Wineglass’ by Marc Millon
An inside look at the publication process for the travel writer’s latest book.
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Oxford University Press Workers Threaten Strike
Workers at Oxford University Press are threatening to strike, alleging the publishing house is moving jobs abroad and has stonewalled the union in salary negotiations.