Closing Image: November 24, 2021
Every year, NPR and Edison Research release a report on spoken word audio, which includes consumption of radio, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Day: November 24, 2021
Links of Interest: November 24, 2021
The latest news in traditional publishing, culture & politics, and more.
New York’s Gagosian gallery launches new imprint
The influential art gallery is collaborating with author Emma Cline on Picture Books, which will pair authors with visual artists on individual books.
Santa Monica Press will start publishing books for teens
Santa Monica is known for adult nonfiction but starting next year will begin releasing a mix of YA fiction and nonfiction.
New agent alert: Lauren Bittrich at Lucinda Literary
Bittrich formerly worked as an editor at Pen and Press and Flatiron Books.
DPLA will soon make Audible audiobooks available to libraries
Earlier this year, the Digital Public Library of America struck a deal with Amazon Publishing to license its ebooks to libraries.
Wattpad and Webtoon launch graphic novel imprint
Webtoon Wattpad Studios is launching Webtoon Unscrolled, a new graphic novel imprint that will bring previously digital-only Webtoon comics to bookstores.
Amazon Trend Report: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Consistent with themes in other genres, the SFF category performs best in series and with elements of romance.
More Highlights from FutureBook 2021
Key takeaways from the Futurebook 2021 conference.
Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle Thinks PRH Will Win against DOJ
Dohle argues that the existing market is more vibrant and competitive than ever, and PRH’s acquisition model preserves competition among its imprints.