Publishers Weekly

RBmedia has appointed Michael Paull, former president of Disney's direct-to-consumer business, as its new chief executive officer, following what the company called “another year of record-breaking growth” in 2023.

Four HarperCollins executives traveled to the Vatican last weekend to present eight different editions of 'Life: My Story Through History' by Pope Francis, which was released on March 19 and is being published in all of the publisher's global markets.

Four HarperCollins executives traveled to the Vatican last weekend to present eight different editions of 'Life, My Life Story Through History' by Pope Francis, which was released on March 19 and is being published in all of the publisher's global markets.

Sybil Steinberg, a lifelong lover of literature and a 'Publishers Weekly' editor for 25 years, died on March 17. She was 90. Steinberg served as editor of the magazine's Reviews and Author Interview departments until her retirement in 2001.

John Grisham's longtime publisher will return after a buyout to oversee the publishing strategy for the John Grisham brand, "which will now live alongside the sales and corporate marketing teams," PRH CRO Jaci Updike wrote in a memo.

Accomplished painter and children's book author-illustrator Leonard Everett Fisher, widely known for his atmospheric, realistic artwork in books focused on American and world history and world mythology, died on March 2 at age 99.

A takedown of the white christian nationalism that has infiltrated some corners of American christianity; a new book from the "Pastors Wives Tell All" podcasters; and more new religion books publishing in April.

Christian publisher David C Cook has announced that veteran marketing leader Brian Mitchell has joined the organization as Chief Marketing Officer.

David C Cook signs Christian music artists Rebecca St. James (Fink) and Cubbie Fink's book on love, faith, and marriage; IVP lands Nijay K. Gupta's look at the role of female prophecy in Scripture; and more.

Publishers are tapping into the deep well of hurt, and ultimately, healing with new books from authors who have escaped fundamentalism.

Former nun Catherine Coldstream shares the story of her 12 years at a Carmelite monastery in a debut memoir out this month, 'Cloistered' (St. Martins), which earned a starred review from PW.

Workers at Shelf Life Books in Richmond, Va., have joined the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 Union, making them the first booksellers in the city to unionize.

This year's MoCCA Arts Fest, an annual indie comics and graphic novel festival held March 16-17, drew large and enthusiastic crowds to New York City's Metropolitan Pavilion.

Fortified by advice and tips from Ann Patchett and Emma Straub, her fellow authors-turned-indie-booksellers, the author of 'Fates and Furies' and 'Matrix' readies to open her new bookstore, the Lynx, in downtown Gainesville, Fla., this spring.

At the Salt Lake City–based press, founder Kenechi Uzor aims to “champion African perspectives,” publishing five to 10 English-language originals and works in translation by African authors annually.

Fortified by advice and tips from Ann Patchett and Emma Straub, her fellow authors-turned-indie-booksellers, the author of 'Fates and Furies' and 'Matrix' readies to open her new bookstore, the Lynx, in downtown Gainesville, Fla., this spring.

At the Salt Lake City–based press, founder Kenechi Uzor aims to “champion African perspectives,” publishing five to 10 English-language originals and works in translation by African authors annually.

Morrow buys Omid Scobie and Robin Benway’s ‘Royal’ debut, Chris Wallace takes an election tome to Dutton, and more.

Romance authors Kennedy Ryan and Lyla Sage follow their popular series openers with strong sophomore entries. Plus Brandon Sanderson’s latest Kickstarter success hits our list, and YA author Amy Tintera makes her adult—and Good Morning America Book Club—debut.

Two organizations further their mission to make books accessible for all young readers.