TODAY'S NEWS

Perl Leaving Rodale to Join S&S
By Lynn Andriani
Rodale publisher Liz Perl is joining S&S as senior v-p, marketing for adult publishing. She will begin May 19, reporting to Michael Selleck, executive v-p of sales and marketing. Perl will step in to the job Selleck held before he was promoted into his current position. Read on »

Hachette to Open Toronto Office
Beginning January 1, the Hachette Book Group will open a Toronto office to take over the sales of its American titles to Canada’s national accounts. Since 1990, sales of Hachette’s U.S. books have been distributed by HB Fenn, which will continue to handle sales and marketing to independent accounts. Hachette said the move fits with its growth strategy for North America. “The opportunity to market directly to the Canadian book trade and consumer is a key to smart publishing and aligns with our strategy for efficient growth,” said CEO David Young. Appointments to the Toronto office will be made later this year.

Faber & Faber USA to Expand With New Publisher
By Rachel Deahl
In a bid to expand Faber and Faber stateside, the joint owners of the imprint--FSG and Faber & Faber Ltd.--have tapped British editor Mitzi Angel to come on board in the newly created position of publisher. Faber and Faber Inc., which was established in 1982 as the North American outpost of the British house Faber and Faber Ltd., is currently overseen by FSG senior editor Denise Oswald. Under Angel's supervision the imprint will publish a broader range of titles, as well as more titles. According to FSG publisher Jonathan Galassi Faber and Faber Inc. will become more reflective of 'Mitzi's own talents and tastes.' Read on »

Three Answers: Sheila Weller
by Dick Donahue
Three Answers today are from Sheila Weller, whose Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon—and the Journey of a Generation was recently published by Atria Books. Read on »

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Authors on the Air: Miss Lillian, Unwrapped; Elite Gymnastics, Too; Antonin Scalia
Today, the Today show, Larry King Live, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart all host former president Jimmy Carter, who has cranked out yet another book: A Remarkable Mother (S&S, $22.95; S&S Audio unabridged CD, $29.95). PW’s review said: “Carter offers wonderful stories about a great woman.” Read on »

PICTURE OF THE DAY

Getting Literary in B-More
Over 1,000 people came out to the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore for the fifth annual CityLit Festival. The day-long event is the signature program of the CityLit Project, which was founded in 2004. One of the day's programs, 'Baltimore's Literati,' allowed local writers to interact with the crowd. Pictured here (l. to r.) are: Manil Suri, The Age of Shiva; Laura Lippman, Another Thing to Fall; Tom Hall, from local National Public Radio affiliate WYPR, who hosted the program; Dan Fesperman, The Amateur Spy; and Gregg Wilhelm, Executive Director, CityLit Project. Credit: Jim Burger. Submit your pictures here »

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