Entangled Publishing launches new adult fiction imprint
Red Tower Books will be a new adult commercial-fiction imprint focused on romantic fantasy and science fiction genres.
indie publishing
Independent bookstore establishes Golden Notebook Press
The Golden Notebook bookstore in Woodstock, New York, is launching Golden Notebook Press.
Literary mag The Believer bought by digital marketing agency
Last fall, the University of Nevada Las Vegas announced that it would be closing The Believer this spring.
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.
Canelo Launches Canelo History
UK-based fiction publisher Canelo is launching a new nonfiction imprint, Canelo History. The program will start with three books a month
Predicting (and Preparing for) 2020 and Beyond
Overall, the public’s interest in books and reading remained strong. We’ve gathered insights about the industry’s fortunes in the near term.
Closing Image: April 1, 2020
online sales at independent bookstore websites have increased exponentially in 2020 versus the same time last year.
Hot Sheet Index: April 1, 2020
The Hot Sheet Index reviewed the amount raised to benefit independent booksellers. The Book Industry Charitable Foundation raised $700,000.
Just One National Book Wholesaler Remains in the United States
Baker & Taylor announced it would stop serving as a wholesale book distributor to retailers and focus on its support of the library market.
Poetry: The Bestselling Category for IngramSpark
Social media has sparked a younger generation’s interest in poetry and increased print sales in that genre.