Macmillan Abandons Library E-book Embargo

“There are times in life when differences should be put aside,” reads a brief memo from Macmillan CEO John Sargent addressed to librarians, authors, illustrators, and agents, revealing that Macmillan will "return to the library e-book pricing model that was in effect on October 31st, 2019." Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]

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Amazon Publishing in Talks to Offer E-books to Public Libraries

The potential deal would be a breakthrough moment in the library e-book market as Amazon currently does not make its digital content available to libraries. It would also be a major coup for the Digital Public Library of America's upstart e-book platform and its SimplyE library reading app. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-12-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children's bags two from Dara McAnulty

Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired two non-fiction titles by naturalist and activist Dara McAnulty. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-03 22:45:08 UTC ]
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Bookstat: One More for Morgan

Sarah Morgan’s One More for Christmas (HQ) held on to the Bookstat e-book number one for a second week, in the week ending 28th November, with three weeks still to go until the big day. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-03 02:19:53 UTC ]
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Pacey keeps Open University up to speed as list adapts to post-Covid market

The pandemic has put the kibosh on innumerable events this year, one of which was a big 50th anniversary bash for the Open University Press (OpenUP). Half a century is a good innings for any publisher, but it was to be a particularly celebratory occasion for OpenUP and its boss, head of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-27 22:33:33 UTC ]
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Bookstat: One More for luck for Morgan

Sarah Morgan’s One More for Christmas (HQ)—assuredly not a reference to the number of households she is inviting over this year—zipped to first place in the Bookstat e-book top 10 for the week ending 21st November. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-26 00:56:27 UTC ]
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Chicago High School Students Get Free Digital Access to Obama's 'A Promised Land'

All Chicago Public Schools high school students and staff can freely access the e-book and digital audio of 'A Promised Land' through December 31, 2020, via OverDrive's Sora app. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children’s to publish 'empowering' retelling of classic fairytales

Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired two illustrated middle-grade fiction titles by debut author Radiya Hafiza.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-12 03:46:46 UTC ]
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Sir Lenny Henry signs with Macmillan Children’s Books

Macmillan Children’s Books (MCB) has won a seven-publisher auction to publish middle-grade and picture books by Sir Lenny Henry.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-31 06:26:43 UTC ]
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Bookstat: Cavanagh's reign continues

Steve Cavanagh’s Fifty-Fifty (Orion) has once again reigned atop the Bookstat e-book top 10 for the week ending 24th October, with Martina Cole’s No Mercy (Headline) holding firm in the runner-up spot for a second week running. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-29 03:52:52 UTC ]
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Online sales push Bloomsbury to best first-half since 2008

Bloomsbury Publishing has delivered its highest first half earnings since 2008, as "signficantly higher” online book sales and e-book revenues led to year-on-year profit growth of 60% to £4m in the six months ended 31st August 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-26 15:50:49 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children's Publishing Group Closing Imprint

The Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group is closing Imprint, a move that will eliminate six editorial positions and three in marketing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Closing Imprint

The Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group is closing Imprint, a move that will eliminate six editorial positions and three in marketing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstat chart: Fifty-Fifty shoots Cavanagh to the summit

Steve Cavanagh’s Fifty-Fifty (Orion) beat the odds to top the Bookstat e-book top 10 for the week ending 10th October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-15 02:37:30 UTC ]
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Bookstat chart: Ford steers into pole position

Martyn Ford’s Every Missing Thing (Thomas & Mercer) zipped straight to the top of the Bookstat e-book top 10 for the week ending 3rd October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-07 19:45:45 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘War,’ by Margaret MacMillan

In “War: How Conflict Shaped Us,” Margaret MacMillan examines the impact of war, both bad and good. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-10-06 09:00:08 UTC ]
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London Library offer e-book loans for first time

The London Library has started offering e-book loans to its members for the first time in a partnership with OverDrive. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-28 00:23:57 UTC ]
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Macmillan Ups Baseline Salary to $42K

Macmillan Publishers U.S. will raise its entry-level salary to $42,000 a year starting December 27. The raise will apply to all incoming and existing employees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Macmillan c.e.o. lifts US entry-level pay to $42k

Macmillan is raising the entry-level salary of its US trade publishing staff to $42,000 (£33,000). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-25 00:04:20 UTC ]
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Preparing for the Post-Sargent Era

After the sudden and unexpected loss of its CEO, Macmillan looks to move forward. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Employees Deal with 'A Very Tough Day'

Macmillan Trade US president Don Weisberg said Thursday was "definitely a very tough day" for Macmillan employees following the surprise announcement that CEO John Sargent will leave the company at the end of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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