Vidal, Eggers to Get NBF Nods

Gore Vidal will be presented with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters at this year’s National Book Awards ceremony. Dave Eggers will receive the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, the National Book Foundation announced.

New Roles at Phoenix Books

Julie Chrystyn returns to Phoenix Books as president of the company. Gray Peterson will serve as the new executive v-p; Kimberly Miletta has been appointed v-p; and Dan Smetanka has been named editor-in-chief.