Another strong performance by adult fiction was not enough to prevent unit sales of print books from falling 1.2% last week compared to the week ended September 12, 2020, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The #1 book in the country is ‘Crisis of Character’ by former uniformed Secret Service officer Gary J. Byrne, one of three politically charged books debuting on our Hardcover Nonfiction list this week. Plus ‘Battlefield Earth’ finds sales success in a new edition, Chuck Palahniuk’s ‘Fight Club’... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: Amie Barrodale delivers one of the best short story collections of 2016, and Ben H. Winters's masterful combination of "Invisible Man" and "Blade Runner." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lisa See lands seven figures from Scribner, Rosie Project author Graeme Simsion takes his latest to SMP, Edgar-winner Lou Berney closes a double with William Morrow, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oxford University Press saw headline growth of 1.7%, 1% on a like-for-like basis (at constant exchange rates), in the year to end March 2016, according to its latest Annual Report. Financial details are slim, but turnover stood at £781m (up from £767m the previous year) while profit dropped 8%... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House UK has appointed Rob Waddington as international sales director in a move that brings group and exports teams under a single leadership. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the wake of Elie Wiesel's death on Saturday, sales of 'Nigtht,' the author's memoir about surviving Auschwitz, have jumped. The book's publisher, FSG, is now considering a reprint of the hardcover edition of the book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Connect Books increased like-for-like revenues by 4.8% in the 44 weeks to 2nd July. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK division of a German publisher is pushing ahead with plans to expand its children’s book business, despite the economic uncertainty caused by the UK’s decision last week to leave the European Union. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Berkley lands two debuts, one for six figures; an Instagram star gets “comic” at Abrams; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From Instagram and WeChat to Paul George of the Indiana Pacers, the past several days have revealed numerous marketing stats that should interest digital players. Below are seven data points that caught our eye: 1. Social video buzzes As Facebook plans on de-emphasizing publisher-posted... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Siblings Lee Goldberg and Tod Goldberg appear on our Hardcover Fiction list, with books co-authored by Janet Evanovich and Brad Meltzer. Plus Roald Dahl’s ‘The BFG’ has a big week before its big-screen debut, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brent Gordon, who was most recently senior v-p of sales for global education at Wiley, is stepping into the newly created role of v-p of education sales and strategy at Penguin Random House. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The two major trade segments--adult and children's/YA--had a slow start to the year, according to the Association of American Publishers' StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Emma Cline’s ‘The Girls’ is more than a cult hit, debuting at #5 on our Hardcover Fiction list. Plus the Tony Awards boost the already-strong sales of ‘Hamilton'-related titles, books about dads and granddads have a happy Father’s Day, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: two must-read debut novels, plus a search for one's identity in the Arctic Circle. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Razorbill buys an essay collection from a BuzzFeed editor, a University of Texas prof sells an epic science fiction fantasy poem, Broadway actress Alexandra Silber takes a novel—and a memoir—to Pegasus, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC Books is publishing an in-depth account of the Class of '92’s takeover of Salford City FC, authored by the ex-Manchester United stars Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt, with chief football writer for the Mail on Sunday Rob Draper. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lower sales in its Nook division, a dip in sales at BN.com, and store closures combined to leave Barnes & Noble with a 3.1% decline in fiscal 2016. The retailer reported a net loss of $24.4 million for the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brad Thor's latest Scot Horvath novel, 'Foreign Agent,' took the top spot on the iBooks U.S. bestseller list for the week ended June 19. Jojo Moyes' 'After You' came in at #2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A backlist memoir by Pablo Escobar's lover heats up; a self-published book by a Swedish doctor about longevity goes global; and a bestselling Italian memoir sparks interest in Spain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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