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First Book Marks 25-Year Partnership with PRH, Sets 2030 Goal

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 11/13/2025 @ 09:00AM

National education nonprofit First Book and Penguin Random House, which together have distributed 42 million books to children in need, will host two virtual events and aim to reach 27 million young readers by 2030.
Beach Reads: PW Talks with Chad Leonard

by Claire Kirch | 11/10/2025 @ 12:00PM

The owner and manager of the Vero Beach Book Center in Florida, which his parents founded in 1975, celebrates five decades of the family business.
Publishing’s Survival Depends on Data, Says Elsevier Chairman

By Ed Nawotka | 11/10/2025 @ 09:00AM

At last week’s Sharjah Publishers Conference, Y.S. Chi warned that publishers need to build richer data infrastructures or face extinction.
University Presses Continue Their Missions

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 11/07/2025 @ 07:00PM

Despite pressure from Washington, press directors say they will stay the course while dealing with economic concerns.
How ‘But Where’s Home?’ by Toni Ann Johnson Got Made

by PW staff | 11/07/2025 @ 07:00PM

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest book.
At 75, Basic Books Knows How to Make History

By Sam Spratford | 11/03/2025 @ 09:00AM

The Hachette imprint, launched in 1950 as the publishing arm of a psychoanalysis book club, has grown into a leading voice in psychology, politics, and history. With the recently formed Basic Books Group, publisher Lara Heimert is setting her sights on the future.
PM Press Crowdfunds for Full Ownership of Warehouse

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 11/03/2025 @ 08:50AM

The radical indie publisher, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2027, aims to secure its future by raising $250,000 to pay off the mortgage on its Binghamton, N.Y., warehouse.
Lady Knights Are Having a Moment

by Kerensa Cadenas | 10/31/2025 @ 07:00PM

A spate of new novels featuring strong and sometimes sapphic women warriors could presage the next big thing in fantasy.
How ‘House of Day, House of Night’ by Olga Tokarczuk Got Made

by PW staff | 10/31/2025 @ 07:00PM

An inside look at the publication process for the Nobel Prize winner’s classic novel.
The Dayton Literary Peace Prize at 20: PW Talks with Nick Raines

by John Maher | 10/31/2025 @ 07:00PM

The executive director of the only international literary peace prize awarded in the United States discusses the prize’s place in a divisive and war-torn present.
Macmillan Acquires Sounds True’s Book, Audio Businesses

By Jim Milliot | 10/31/2025 @ 11:35AM

The Big Five house has purchased the book, e-book, audiobook, and audio original catalogs of the mind-body-spirit publisher. With the sale, Sounds True will focus on its online learning, events, and digital media businesses.
Mango Publishing Is Shutting Down

By Jim Milliot and Sam Spratford | 10/30/2025 @ 11:00AM

Founded in 2014 by industry veteran Chris McKenney, the Miami-based Mango enjoyed early success, but high-interest loans taken during the pandemic and worsening industry conditions made it impossible for the indie publisher to continue.
Geological Society of America Honors Mountain Press’s Legacy

By Claire Kirch | 10/30/2025 @ 09:30AM

After acquiring 75% of the Missoula, Mont.–based press’s list last year, the geoscience nonprofit is “focused on shepherding the books into the future and making sure we hold on to all of the things that make these books so popular,” said director of publications Bridgette Moore.
Fantagraphics Launches East Asian Comics Imprint

By Sam Spratford | 10/30/2025 @ 09:15AM

Takumigraphics, the storied comics publisher’s new dedicated home for manga, manhwa, and graphic novels from across the region, will debut with four titles next spring.
How ‘Deeper Than the Ocean’ by Mirta Ojito Got Made

by PW staff | 10/24/2025 @ 07:00PM

An inside look at the publication process for the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist’s debut novel.
Play Ball: PW Talks with Susan Canavan

by Sam Spratford | 10/24/2025 @ 07:00PM

After leaving her editing job at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2019, the editor turned agent found a niche in selling popular nonfiction titles—especially in the sports space.
Nancy Miller Steps Down as Bloomsbury Trade Publishing Director

By Sam Spratford | 10/23/2025 @ 10:00AM

Effective January 1, the 17-year Bloomsbury veteran will assume the role of executive editor, where she will continue shaping the adult list that has transformed the U.K.-based company's U.S. arm into a trade powerhouse.
Kate Elton Appointed CEO of HarperCollins UK

by Sophia Stewart | 10/22/2025 @ 10:00AM

After a brief period as interim CEO following the surprise resignation of longtime CEO Charlie Redmayne, Elton has been officially named to head HC UK.
New Report Urges Publishers to Capitalize on Hidden Strengths

By Jim Milliot | 10/21/2025 @ 09:45AM

Consulting firm Bain & Company argues that now is the time for the publishing industry to band together to find ways to win back consumers looking to break their obsession with screens.

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