Publishers Weekly

Hachette Book Group has laid off an unspecified number of employees who joined the company at the end of last year following HBG’s purchase of Union Square & Co. from Barnes & Noble.

The press is marking the 10th anniversary of its Murty Classical Library of India with the release of 'Ten Indian Classics,' a new anthology showcasing the breadth of South Asian literary traditions spanning 2,500 years.

'How We Learn to Be Brave,' the 2023 book by Episcopal Bishop of Washington Marianne Budde, sold out its first printing after she confronted President Trump from the pulpit on Tuesday.

During Metzger’s six-year tenure, the St. Paul, Minn.–based nonprofit saw its network of book-sharing boxes double. A national search for his successor will be conducted prior to his retirement in June 2025.

As of 10.30 p.m. GMT on January 23, Amazon and Bloomsbury reached an agreement in principle on a new contract following a threat by the e-tail giant to no longer sell Bloomsbury UK's titles in its online stores in select markets should the two parties fail to reach a deal by midnight on Jan. 24.

Read on for news about Rebel Girls’ new sports vertical, Mattel’s new deal with Tokyopop for manga, a new consumer licensing program from Fodor’s with plans for children’s and adult products, and more.

Sales at publishers that report results to the Association of American Publishers’ StatShot program rose 10.3% in November, led by a 19.3% increase in adult fiction and a 24.6% gain in sales of religious books.

Penguin Random House's parent company hopes to improve operating efficiencies and find new ways to create and distribute content through the agreement.

The National Book Critics Circle announced the 42 finalists and four special award winners for this year’s awards cycle, its 50th, honoring books published in 2024. Winners will be named on March 20, in a ceremony to be held at the New School in New York City.

The former Silhouette editor-in-chief and Spencerhill Associates founder was an early advocate for the romance and women's fiction categories. She died on January 19 following a long illness.

Five religion press marketing executives tell PW about the key drivers behind another year of rising revenue.

Among recent book deals are titles guiding Christian women in moving forward after divorce, a look at the psychology of evangelism, a picture book promoting compassion, and more.

This season’s offerings explore well- and lesser-known religious histories, tackle timely social issues, and advise readers on how to boost their faith in an increasingly cynical world.

The romantic comedies, featuring love, laughter and hope, are a Valentine for religion publishers’ sales.

Joe Matthews tells PW why adding four Christian publishers will boost their sales and strengthen the Independent Publishers Group as well.

The late pop/rock/funk musician should be in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, says a seminary professor who sees a spiritual core in his work.

'10/7: 100 Human Stories,' Lee Yaron's account of the October 7 attack on Israeli civilians, was named the Jewish Book Council's Book of the Year.

Sales at the U.K. bookstore chain rose 17% in the year ended April 2024, and profits soared from £12.0 million, to £32.8 million. The return to offices by employees and increased tourism led to higher sales at stores in London and other cities.

John Taylor “Ike” Williams, the longtime literary agent and intellectual property and media and entertainment lawyer, died at his home in Cambridge, Mass., on Dec. 26.

Penguin Random House Australia has acquired Text Publishing. A major Australian publishing house, Text's roster includes numerous prize winners and bold-faced names. The company will retain its editorial autonomy as part of PRHA.