- 2018 Dec 14
Tin House to Shutter Its Lit Mag
Production of the 20-year-old journal will stop after its next issue, but its book imprint, online publication, and workshops will continue.
- 2018 Nov 14
The History of Irish Publishing
The vibrant Irish publishing industry has weathered many storms over the centuries, including piracy and censorship.
- 2018 Nov 01
Indie Publishers Rival the Big Five
Small publishers are becoming "as adept as their bigger rivals at finding cutting-edge literary talent," according to a new report.
- 2018 Oct 30
Can Mini Books Lead to Big Change?
Penguin Random House's Dutton imprint has released its first batch of miniature books that could change the way we read.
50 Works of Slavic Literature to Read
In addition to the Russian classics, check out book recommendations from Bosnia, Slovenia, Poland, and more.
- 2018 Oct 29
Troubles with Classic Children's Books
One writer explores how to handle the troubling themes and language found in many classic children’s tales, including 'Peter Pan.'
- 2018 Oct 23
Amazon Exec Addresses Negative 'Myths'
A warehouse operations executive for Amazon says critiques of working conditions there are based on 'myths, not reality.'
#MeToo Writer Signs with Scribner
Moira Donegan, who created the "Shitty Media Men List" as part of the #MeToo movement, signed a book deal with Scribner.
Editor Roger Donald Dies at 82
Donald, who worked at Little, Brown for 30 years as senior editor, editor-in-chief, and publisher, passed away on October 11.
- 2018 Oct 18
Liz Gorinsky Launches Erewhon Books
Liz Gorinsky, Hugo Award-winning long form editor, is starting her own publishing company.
- 2018 Sep 20
Trump Powers Boom Time for Publishers
President Donald Trump may not be much of a reader, but he’s been a gift to the book business.
- 2018 Sep 18
Bertelsmann Buys OnCourse Learning
The German publishing group Bertelsmann bought the U.S. online education provider in a deal worth around $500 million.
- 2018 Sep 14
The Books that Flood Used Bookstores
Booksellers lament drowning in certain once-hot titles, including Hillary Clinton's 'What Happened' and titles with film adaptations.
- 2018 Sep 05
Turkey Fined for Convicting Publisher
The European Court of Human Rights fined Turkey 2,500 euros for infringing a publishing company owner's right to freedom of expression.
A Tip for What to Read Next
Looking for a new book to read? Be sure to look at the titles that have been recently returned to the library.
- 2018 Sep 04
20 Books to Read this Fall
Check out a fall reading list that includes new books by Barbara Kingsolver, Haruki Murakami, Leif Enger, and more.
- 2018 Aug 17
Keanu Reeves Pivots to Print
The actor and his business partner, the visual artist Alexandra Grant, have created X Artists’ Books, an imprint full of esoteric titles.
- 2018 Jun 21
Murray, Hodder Celebrate 400 Years
The combined John Murray 250th and Hodder & Stoughton 150th anniversary parties were held last night in the U.K.
- 2018 Jun 15
Oneworld in U.K. Postpones Díaz Book
Oneworld has postponed the publication of Junot Díaz's upcoming picture book, but will not cancel it in spite of sexual misconduct allegations.
- 2018 May 10
Springer Nature Bails From Stock Listing
The publisher has canceled a $3.8 billion stock market flotation planned for Wednesday due to weak investor demand.
- 2018 Apr 16
Google Unveils Book-Talking AI
A new artificial intelligence experiment from Google, Talk to Books, can answer questions by pulling relevant sentences from books.
- 2018 Apr 09
How Trump Shook Up the Book Biz
America’s literary bubble is rethinking its identity, writes Lakshmi Varanasi for 'Politico,' as Trump voters become more central to public discourse.
- 2018 Mar 27
Indian Pub Pulls Book Praising Hitler
Pegasus had claimed Hitler was included for his leadership skills, alongside Gandhi, Obama, and Mandela.
- 2018 Mar 16
Why We're All Reading 'Up Lit'
Hannah Beckerman, writing in 'The Guardian,' explains why uplifting fiction is the current literary trend.
Comey's Pub Fearful of Leaks
Faltiron Books, which acquired James Comey's book in the summer, is, according to 'Politico,' taking "extreme measures" to make sure its contents are kept under wraps.
- 2018 Jan 29
Kentucky's University Press Under Threat
University of Kentucky Press is facing the chopping block, with the state's governor proposing a budget that will slash public education funding.
- 2017 Dec 21
Can Amazon Change Books?
The Kindle changed the book business—and the next decade of Kindle is likely to be even more disruptive than the last.
The Top 10 Copyright Rulings Of 2017
Law 360 selects Penguin Random House et al vs. Colting, among others, as one of its top 10 copyright law cases of the year.
Clifford Irving Dies at 87
The prankster who wrote a phony autobiography of billionaire Howard Hughes and fooled a major publisher in 1971 has died.
- 2017 Dec 19
Good News for Self-Publishers
Self-publishing platforms will not be held liable over their authors' use of unauthorized cover photos, a court has affirmed
- 2017 Dec 18
Amazon Wants Stores in Germany
The e-tailer has expressed interest in opening physical stores in Germany similar to those it operates in the United States.
Brexit Will Batter British Authors
Bloomsbury warns that the U.K.’s exclusive English rights across the E.U. will end post-Brexit, forcing firms to compete with U.S. companies.
- 2017 Nov 22
YA Sees More Queer Love Stories
A new era of young adult literature includes more LGBT romance stories than ever before, according to a new report.
Pitchfork Picks Year's Top Music Books
The magazine listed its "favorite" music books of 2017, including 'Personal Stereo' by Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow.
A How-To on Author Photos
Check out a guide on what to wear and how to look in the all-important author photo that appears in book jackets.
- 2017 Nov 17
St. Louis Publisher to Begin Again
After 200,000 books—the publisher's entire stock—burned in a warehouse fire in St. Louis on Wednesday, Reedy Press moves on.
- 2017 Nov 16
Hudson Group Files for IPO
The Dufry Group has announced that wholly-owned subsidiary Hudson Ltd. has filed for an IPO of its Class A common shares.
- 2017 Nov 07
Paladin Press to Close After 50 Years
The Colorado-based gun publisher, media house, and distributor is closing its doors at the end of the year.
- 2017 Nov 01
Drama Delays Al Hirschfeld Bio
Disputes over the caricaturist’s drawings are holding up the publication of ‘Hirschfeld: The Biography’ by Ellen Stern via Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
- 2017 Oct 31
Scotland's Freight Books Is In Trouble
Liquidators are in talks with buyers to save the publisher as dozens of authors face uncertainty over rights and royalties.
- 2017 Oct 04
Publisher to Recall History Textbook
A Canadian publisher will recall a textbook that claimed that indigenous peoples happily agreed to move for European settlers.
- 2017 Sep 22
U.K.'s PRH Enterprises to Close
The division admitted it has been unable to become a commercially sustainable business. Its director, Jo Edwards, will leave the company this month.
- 2017 Sep 08
Regnery vs. the Bestseller Heavyweight
Is the conservative book publisher’s protest of the 'New York Times' bestsellers list just a stunt?
- 2017 Aug 23
IPA Urges China to Respect Cambridge UP
The International Publishers Association has praised the press's decision counter to China’s censorship request.
- 2017 Aug 22
Cambridge UP Won't Censor Its Journal
The publisher has abruptly reversed its decision to bow to censorship of a leading journal on contemporary China.
- 2017 Aug 21
Cambridge UP Complies With Censorship
Some academics are vowing to boycott the press, which has accepted censorship of one of its journals by the Chines government.
- 2017 Jul 25
The Frick Unveils a Book Series
The Frick Museum will publish a series of small books, Frick Diptychs, that combine the museum's collection with critical and literary essays.
PRH Pulls Nelson Mandela Book
Penguin Random House South Africa withdrew the book on Mandela's final days following a threat of legal action from his widow, Graça Machel.
- 2017 Jul 20
Rodale Sets Deadline for Bids
August 3 is the deadline for prospective buyers to submit first-round bids for the 87-year-old publisher.
New Book Explores Trigger Warnings
'Trigger Warnings: History, Theory and Context' examines the hotly debated trend with a variety of different perspectives.
- 2017 Jul 19
Haymarket Books Unwelcome in Buena Park
Locals in the Californian city are opposed to the self-proclaimed "radical" publisher Haymarket Books moving into their neighborhood.
- 2017 Jul 03
Curtis Brown Buys Ed Victor Ltd.
Following the death last month of agent Ed Victor, his eponymous shingle's shareholders have voted to move their business and rights.
- 2017 Jun 13
'LA Times' to Release Anti-Trump Book
The paper's editorial board will publish 'Our Dishonest President' on July 5 with Berkeley-based nonprofit publisher Heyday.
- 2017 Jun 12
When a Publisher Changes Hands
A look at the making of a recent history of the esteemed Canadian publishing house McClelland & Stewart.
Book Industry Courts James Comey
Publishers are reportedly offering big sums of money to sign a book deal with the former FBI director.
- 2017 Jun 07
Freight Books Prepares Sell-Offs
Dozens of authors face deepening uncertainty over their future after Scottish publisher Freight Books revealed plans to sell the company.
- 2017 Jun 06
A Discussion of University Presses
A roundtable discusses an often-asked question: What is the biggest challenge in university press publishing?
- 2017 May 31
Audible's Emerging Playwright Fund
The digital audiobook giant will create a $5 million fund to commission new works from emerging playwrights—which will go straight to audio.
- 2017 May 22
Indie Publishing Thrives in N.M.
Stalking Horse Press and Called Back Books are two new publishers that have recently joined the Santa Fe literary community.
- 2017 May 15
A New U.K. Little, Brown Imprint
Dialogue Books will be led by Sharmaine Lovegrove, co-founder of Dialogue Scouting and literary editor at 'Elle,' and focus on "inclusivity."
- 2017 May 05
Tate Publishing Continues to Tumble
Charges have been filed against Ryan and Richard Tate for fraudulent business practices.
- 2017 May 04
Tate Publishing Reopens
The Oklahoma-based publishing house facing at least $4 million in judgments from federal and state courts reopened for business this week.
- 2017 May 03
Charkin After His IPA Stint
Citing robust international publishing output and efforts to tackle problems, Bloomsbury’s Richard Charkin gives an overview at Abu Dhabi.
- 2017 Apr 25
A Publisher of One's Own
A century after Virginia and Leonard Woolf took delivery of their own printing equipment, their legacy, Hogarth Press, lives on.
- 2017 Apr 19
A Small Town Publisher's Achievement
Quixote Press, a tiny, "niche" publisher in Wever, Iowa, is nearing two million books sold.
- 2017 Apr 18
IBJ Book Publishing Goes to Court
Attorneys for the publisher have asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by three women who claimed they were falsely portrayed in a book.
- 2017 Apr 13
Tate Publishing Loses Second Major Case
A printing services vendor was awarded a summary judgment on March 31 that could cost Tate more than $2 million.
- 2017 Apr 10
Adam Bellow's Bipartisan Pivot
The conservative publisher left his post as editorial director of Broadside last fall to start a new, bipartisan imprint at St. Martin’s Press.
- 2017 Apr 03
Now Batting: 14 New Baseball Books
It’s time to play ball, so publishers have filled out a new lineup card of biographies, team histories, and other baseball scholarship.
- 2017 Mar 31
New Owner for the 'Believer'
The proudly off-beat literary magazine is changing ownership from McSweeney's to the Black Mountain Institute.
- 2017 Mar 23
The Merriam-Webster Word Factory
America's oldest dictionary publisher has become a social media powerhouse—yet it remains very much a bricks-and-mortar operation.
- 2017 Mar 15
Cara Delevingne Announces a Novel
'Mirror, Mirror,' the British model's writing debut, is a "twisty coming-of-age story" publishing in the U.K. in October 2017.
- 2017 Mar 13
Bertelsmann to Raise Stake in PRH
The German media group, which currently owns 53% of Penguin Random House, expects to increase its stake to 70%-75%.
'The Outsiders' Turns 50
First published in 1967, S.E. Hinton's YA novel has sold over 15 million copies and continues to influence readers today.
- 2017 Feb 28
N.M. Publisher Settles Suit
LPD Press/Rio Grande Books has settled its lawsuit against the state's public education department.
- 2017 Feb 22
Lion Hudson Goes On the Market
The Oxford, U.K.-based Christian publisher is seeking new investment as part of the new restructuring plans that may include a sale.
- 2017 Feb 13
Duquesne Press to Close
The 90-year-old university press will close its doors this year after the school decided to cut its funding.
Canada Turns to Self-Publishing
A new wave of Canadian publishers is looking to tap into the popularity of self-publishing and help authors do it in a more professional way.
- 2017 Feb 10
Workman Publishing Reads Indie
The publisher has launched the #IReadIndie hashtag to highlight titles from independent publishing community.
- 2017 Jan 20
More Trouble for Tate Publishing
Lightning Source sued Tate Publishing for $1.8 million this week, according to court documents.
- 2017 Jan 18
How the Far Right is Changing Publishing
Right-wing writers have long been a lucrative part of the U.S. book market. Will the new era see it grow?
Ivanka Trump's Book Pushed Back
Citing “momentous changes” in her life, Trump and her publisher will delay the release of 'Women Who Work' from early March to early May.
- 2017 Jan 13
Publishers Grapple with Censorship
Amid controversy over Milo Yiannopoulos's book deal, PEN America is co-sponsoring a protest against threats to free expression.
- 2017 Jan 10
Publishers Face Political Storms
Publishers courting an emerging market of young conservatives who hold extreme right-wing stances are entering an ideological minefield.
Doubleday's History, On An Auction Block
The estate of Nelson Doubleday Jr., the third and last of the Doubledays to run the publishing company, is headed to auction.
- 2017 Jan 05
Yiannopoulos Deal Is Business as Usual
The controversial editor's significant advance shows how the publishing world reflects, and plays to, many of the divides in our culture.
- 2017 Jan 04
Carrie Fisher's Books Go Back to Press
Simon & Schuster has confirmed that they are working to reprint the actor's literary work to meet sales demands in the wake of her death.
- 2016 Dec 22
N.M. Book Publisher Seeks More in Suit
A New Mexico book publisher who filed a lawsuit against the state earlier this year has increased the amount she is seeking in the case.
- 2016 Dec 20
Authors to PRH: Undo Break With Unions
An open letter from writers calls on the U.K. publisher to reverse its decision to derecognize unions.
Lemony Snicket's Poetry Press
Daniel Handler has launched Per Diem Press, a small press dedicated to poetry, and its $1,000 poetry prize.
- 2016 Dec 19
PRH U.K. Derecognizes Staff Unions
Workers from the unions Unite and NUJ fear the move heralds industrial strife at a company that publishes one in four books sold globally.
- 2016 Dec 15
An Oprah Book, An Imprint
Flatiron Books has announced the name of Oprah Winfrey's new publishing imprint, as well as some of its first titles.
Why Forbes is Backing Book Publishing
Forbes has launched the ForbesBooks imprint as a new revenue generator in a world dominated by digital products and digital entrepreneurs.
- 2016 Dec 12
PRH London Hunts for New HQ
Penguin Random House has begun a search for a new London headquarters in a move that could see it consolidate London staff.
- 2016 Dec 09
Blizzard Announces Book Publishing Label
Blizzard Publishing will develop and release new publications and reissue out-of-print Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo titles.
- 2016 Dec 07
Sticker Books for Grown-Ups
How Workman is making Beyoncé, Madonna, and the Mona Lisa into paint-by-number sticker books.
- 2016 Nov 28
Nebraska's 75 Years of Publishing
This month the University of Nebraska Press concluded a yearlong celebration, marking its 75 years, with an open house and reception.
- 2016 Nov 22
J.K. Rowling's Pottermore Plans
Pottermore, J.K. Rowling's digital publishing company, expects to turn an audio- and e-book–driven profit in its current fiscal year.
- 2016 Nov 18
Publishing in the Age of Trump
Publishers are reeling from Trump's win, but the news is not all bad.
- 2016 Nov 09
Writers Publishing Writers
Chicago's Curbside Splendor Publishing, founded in 2009, has found growth in a familial, cozy environment.