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Longtime Editor Chuck Adams Dies at 82

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 13h

Adams spent more than a decade at Simon & Schuster, working with such authors as Mary Higgins Clark and Joseph Heller, and later joined the then indie publisher Algonquin Books, where he acquired Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants. He died October 6.

Adams spent more than a decade at Simon & Schuster, working with such authors as Mary Higgins Clark and Joseph Heller, and later joined the then indie publisher Algonquin Books, where he acquired…

Oni Press Teams with Matt Kindt’s Flux House

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 14h

★ Falsified transcripts and draconian disciplinary tactics were among the shadowy practices at T.M. Landry, according to this investigation by Katie Benner and Erica L. Green. It’s a look at the impact of race on educational opportunities in America. buff.ly/mQivXkF

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 15h

The comics creator will bring his signature imprint from Dark Horse to Oni Press, with plans to launch three new series beginning summer 2026. Along with the publishing partnership, Oni has also acquired film and TV rights for more than 20 Flux House properties.

The comics creator will bring his signature imprint from Dark Horse to Oni Press, with plans to launch three new series beginning summer 2026. Oni has also acquired film and TV rights for more than…

Bloomsbury Archer Unveils Inaugural Titles

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 16h

The publisher’s new SFF imprint, which launched in March, has acquired its first three titles: Callum Broadway-Bennett’s Duskborn, Maren Chase’s We Have Hours Left Til Morning, and Laura Gubata’s A Divine Inheritance. The lineup is slated for 2027.

The publisher’s new SFF imprint, which launched in March, has acquired its first three titles, all slated for 2027.

MPIBA Booksellers Emphasize Books and Community

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 17h

The Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association’s annual conference continued on Tuesday, with far-flung booksellers from across the region celebrating the opportunity to gather in Denver and share knowledge.

The Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association’s annual conference continued on Tuesday, with far-flung booksellers from across the region celebrating the opportunity to gather in…

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 18h

Author Karen Walrond (l.) celebrated the launch of her new book, In Defense of Dabbling: The Brilliance of Being a Total Amateur (Broadleaf), at Nowhere Bookshop in San Antonio, Tex., on September 26. Joining Walrond was store owner and author Jenny Lawson (r.).
(Broadleaf Books)

S&S Acquires Allen Levi’s Self-Published Novel

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 19h

Katherine Nintzel and Sean deLone at Atria, Jason Pinter at Simon Maverick, and Adrienne Kerr at Simon & Schuster Canada took North American rights to Theo of Golden, self-published in 2023, from Suzanne Gluck at WME. Release is set for this fall.

Katherine Nintzel and Sean deLone at Atria, Jason Pinter at Simon Maverick, and Adrienne Kerr at Simon & Schuster Canada took North American rights to Theo of Golden, self-published in 2023, from…

Stable Book Group, Open Road Ink E-book Agreement

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 20h

Under the deal, all of Stable’s e-book titles will join Open Road’s Ignition program, which creates marketing campaigns for e-books.

Under the deal, all of Stable’s e-book titles will automatically become part of Open Road’s Ignition program, which creates marketing campaigns for e-books.

Mad Cave Unveils Digital Revamp

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 21h

Amid recent challenges for comics distribution, the Miami-based graphic novel publisher is doubling down on direct-market sales, most recently by integrating all four of its imprints under one in-house digital reading and shopping platform.

Amid recent challenges for comics distribution, the Miami-based graphic novel publisher is doubling down on direct-market sales, most recently by integrating all four of its imprints under one…

‘Tango’ Plaintiffs Plan an Appeal to the 11th Circuit

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 22h

And Tango Makes Three authors Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, whose First Amendment claim against Florida’s Escambia County School Board was dismissed in federal court last week, will appeal to restore their picture book to public school library shelves.

And Tango Makes Three authors Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, whose First Amendment claim against Florida’s Escambia County School Board was dismissed in federal court last week, will appeal to…

Booksellers in Denver Celebrate Accessibility and the Freedom to Read

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 23h

Some 235 booksellers, 25 librarians, and a bevy of authors and publishers have gathered in the Mile High City for the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association’s annual FallCon, held October 5–8.

Some 235 booksellers, 25 librarians, and a bevy of authors and publishers have gathered in the Mile High City for the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association’s annual FallCon, held…

AG to Host Webinar on Anthropic Settlement

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

★ In this taut debut mystery, a woman reexamines her assumptions about her friend’s decades-old disappearance. Julie Doar nails it on her first time out. buff.ly/RNDYtE6

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

Authors Guild CEO Mary Rasenberger and co–lead class counsel Rachel Geman will host a digital briefing for copyright holders included in the $1.5 billion class settlement with Anthropic on Thursday, October 16.

Authors Guild CEO Mary Rasenberger and co–lead class counsel Rachel Geman will host a digital briefing for copyright holders included in the $1.5 billion class settlement with Anthropic on Thursday,…

Redmayne Resigns from HC UK, Elton Named Interim CEO

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

In a major shakeup at HarperCollins UK, longtime CEO Charlie Redmayne has resigned and Kate Elton (pictured) has been appointed to take the helm on an interim basis. In its announcement, HC did not give a reason for Redmayne’s departure.

In a major shakeup at HarperCollins UK, longtime CEO Charlie Redmayne has resigned and the company has named Kate Elton (pictured) as interim CEO. It is announcement, HC did not give a reason for…

2025 National Book Award Finalists Announced

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

Omar El Akkad, Yiyun Li, Megha Majumdar, Karen Russell, Patricia Smith, and Bryan Washington are among the finalists for this year’s prizes, awarded in the categories of fic., nonfic., poetry, translated lit., and young people’s lit. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 11/19.

Omar El Akkad, Yiyun Li, Megha Majumdar, Karen Russell, Patricia Smith, and Bryan Washington are among the finalists for this year’s prizes, awarded in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry,…

Andrews McMeel Acquires Quirk Books

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

Effective October 1, Andrews McMeel Publishing has taken over publishing all Quirk backlist and frontlist titles. The Philadelphia-based publisher will become an imprint of AMP, headed by Quirk founder Dave Borgenicht.

Effective October 1, Andrews McMeel Publishing has taken over publishing all Quirk backlist and frontlist titles. The Philadelphia-based publisher will become an imprint of AMP, headed by Quirk…

Baker & Taylor Prepares Plan to Shut Down

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

At a town hall yesterday, B&T owner and CEO Aman Kochar said that following the termination of the ReaderLink acquisition, he does not see a path to keep the library wholesaler in business. As a result, the company has begun to cease operations with plans to shutter the wholesaler by January.

At a town hall yesterday, B&T owner and CEO Aman Kochar announced that following the termination of the ReaderLink acquisition deal, he does not see a path to keep the library wholesaler in business.

How ‘Palaver’ by Bryan Washington Got Made

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest novel.

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest novel.

By turns heartbreaking, hilarious, and hope-filled, the latest from Tea (Valencia) follows a 13-year-old runaway’s search for a ...

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

By turns heartbreaking, hilarious, and hope-filled, the latest from Michelle Tea follows a 13-year-old runaway’s search for a queer paradise. This coming-of-age story soars. @feministpress.bsky.social

Little F by Michelle Tea

Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

Loaded with snarky one-liners and absurdist set pieces, Madeline Cash’s glittering debut novel follows the middle-class Flynn family as they try and fail to find a sense of purpose. It’s unforgettable. @fsgbooks.bsky.social

Loaded with snarky one-liners and absurdist set pieces, Cash’s glittering debut novel (after the collection Earth Angel) follows...

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

Check out all the books to receive starred reviews in PW that are hitting bookstore shelves this week. buff.ly/UQH4tfI

Inflection Points: PW Talks with Chris Hauty

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

At the Busan Global Webtoon Festival, held in the South Korean city September 25–28, Kim Hyun Sook’s graphic novel, Good Old-Fashioned Korean Spirit (Penguin Workshop), coauthored with Ryan Estrada, was transformed into a bench placed at the end of the festival’s red carpet.
(Penguin Young Readers)

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

★ Loaded with snarky one-liners and absurdist set pieces, Madeline Cash’s glittering debut novel follows the middle-class Flynn family as they try and fail to find a sense of purpose. It’s unforgettable. buff.ly/mzF3G9T

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

A disgraced Secret Service agent and a Jesuit priest set out to solve the JFK assassination in Dead Ringer (Atria/Bestler, Dec.), the author’s paranoid new thriller.

A disgraced Secret Service agent and a Jesuit priest set out to solve the JFK assassination in 'Dead Ringer' (Atria/Bestler, Dec.), the author’s paranoid new thriller.