Publishers Weekly

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s debut work of nonfiction.

Bestselling author Jean Kwok sells a three-book romantasy series to Putnam, Saga Press takes two books from acclaimed Korean writer Kim Choyeop, and more.

‘Counting Miracles’ by Nicholas Sparks is the #1 book in the country. Plus online education stars Sharon Says So and Ms. Rachel debut at #3 and #4 respectively, and Sally Rooney’s ‘Intermezzo’ goes from must-have ARC to the #6 spot in the country.

A federal judge has ordered the Crawford County Public Library in Arkansas to stop segregating books with LGBTQ themes into special “social sections,” finding that the policy “was motivated in substantial part by a desire to impede users’ access."

The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association wrapped up its annual trade show on October 1 in Portland, Ore. The show, executive director Brian Juenemann said, saw its best attendance since 2019.

On the occasion of her literary agency's 30th birthday, PW spoke with Jane Dystel about how the publishing business has changed over the years, why she loves being an agent, and what makes her fall in love with a manuscript. (Sponsored)

Penguin has renewed its master publishing deal with BBC Studios for the hit preschool animated series Bluey. Bluey books have sold more than 20 million copies in 22 languages worldwide, including 8.5 million in the U.S.

'Wonder' author R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel 'White Bird,' a sequel of sorts to 'Wonder,' was published in 2019 and five years later, the film adaptation is set to hit the big screen.

The EUDR, which will require that any company that sells a product containing wood in the European Union prove that its source tree was not cut down in a deforested region, is likely to take effect next December, a year after its planned rollout.

When Papp International acquired Chouette in 2023, it brought the ancillary publishing program for The Little Prince into its licensing portfolio. The publisher has just closed a deal to become the lead publisher for ancillary publishing in the Americas.

Byam Shaw spent more than 30 years at Macmillan, serving as chairman and CEO from 1990 to 1998 and selling the company to the German-owned Holtzbrinck in 1995. He died on September 25.

In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the racial reckoning that followed, BIPOC literary agents expressed optimism and noted a "significant increase in interest—and deals—with Christian publishers.” But with the passage of time, agents are now moderating their outlook.

Digital printing, paper availability, sustainability, and deforestation regulations were among the hot topics at the Book Manufacturers' Institute meeting, held on October 1 in Boston.

The National Book Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2024 National Book Awards. The winners in each of the five categories will be announced at an awards ceremony on November 20.

Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association members convened in Portland, Ore., September 29–October 1, with about 240 booksellers representing 86 stores visiting the Columbia Riverfront Holiday Inn.

Starting October 1, Open Road Integrated Media will republish six of Jones's out-of-print titles, originally released between 2008 and 2014. A network of booksellers and book influencers have declared the date "Stephen Graham Jones Day."

Broadleaf Books acquires Artists for Joy podcaster Merideth Hite Estevez’s invitation to experience art as a spiritual doorway, Whitaker House signs Faith And Composition blogger Shalene Roberts’s inspirational book for moms, and more.

In his new book 'Free Exercise: Religion, The First Amendment, and the Making of America' (Oct 8, Oxford University Press), Bentley University history professor Chris Beneke explores the role the First Amendment has played in the shaping of American culture. Beneke spoke with PW about what worried the founders when it came to religion, and what they hoped for the future.

Kristin Kobes Du Mez’s 'Jesus and John Wayne' set the Christian world afire with its account of “evangelical warrior masculinity.” Now the last chapter of the book has inspired a new documentary, 'For Our Daughters,' which began streaming free on Sept. 26, and recounts numerous sexual harassment and abuse incidents in evangelical churches.

In 'Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah,' Elisa Boxer shares a story of Jewish resilience with young readers through the history of a unique menorah.