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Globe Pequot Adds Another Publisher Globe Pequot Publishing Group acquired nearly all titles from Tucson‑based Rio Nuevo Publishers, known for books on Southwestern arts, crafts, cooking, history and architecture. The purchase, which includes a children’s imprint, turns Rio Nuevo into a Globe...

Today's Book News Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 New and Forthcoming Academic Religion Books Publishers preview forthcoming academic religion titles ahead of the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature meeting, highlighting books on theology, activism and accessible...

Today's Book News Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 Beach Reads: PW Talks with Chad Leonard An interview with Vero Beach Book Center owner Chad Leonard where he discusses taking over his family’s bookstore, the importance of loyal staff and community support, and his passion for hosting author...

Today's Book News Saturday, 8th November, 2025 University Presses Continue Their Missions University presses remain committed to their missions despite financial pressures and political headwinds. Leaders said they are navigating funding cuts and market challenges while preserving scholarly...

Today's Book News Friday, 7th November, 2025 Authors Guild Webinar Talks Self‑Publishing, Conglomeration An Authors Guild webinar featuring author Mike Castleman and CEO Mary Rasenberger warned that digital self‑publishing has created an oversupply of books, with about 2.5 million titles...

Today's Book News Thursday, 6th November, 2025 (I've broadened out the scope of sources we cover, to include more self-publishing and more educational publishing - hope this is useful to you) Another 'Best Bookstore' Will Open, Part of a Downtown San Francisco Revival San Francisco booksellers...

Lady Knights Are Having a Moment Publishers Weekly reported that editors are seeing a rise in fantasy novels where female warriors take centre stage rather than male knights. The article noted that these “lady knight” books – many with romantic or sapphic storylines – are emerging from the...

PW Star Watch 2025 Finalist: Noah Perkins Noah Perkins, the founder of the Young Publishers Association, is highlighted for his commitment to fostering in‑person connections among young book‑industry workers. The article notes that the organisation has evolved from a casual bar meet‑up into a...

PW Star Watch 2025 Finalist: Katy O’Donnell Haymarket Books editorial director Katy O’Donnell was named a PW Star Watch finalist for 2025. The article notes that she has embraced Haymarket’s political mission, helped deliver several New York Times bestsellers and driven a 25 % sales increase by...

(Apologies for this giga-dump of the latest news, I’m aiming to post daily but the past week has taken me away from the computer for one meeting after another! Catching up now). How ‘Deeper Than the Ocean’ by Mirta Ojito Got Made Pulitzer‑winning journalist Mirta Ojito drew on her mother’s...

HarperCollins Productions and Fox Entertainment sign page‑to‑screen development deal Under a new first‑look arrangement, HarperCollins Productions’ Avon A imprint partnered with Fox Entertainment Studios to develop television series, films, and platform‑specific movies inspired by Avon A titles...

Redmayne Resigns from HC UK, Elton Named Interim CEO HarperCollins UK chief executive Charlie Redmayne resigned from his role. Group managing director Kate Elton was appointed interim CEO, taking responsibility for UK and Irish operations while reporting to HarperCollins global CEO Brian...

PRH wins slow‑burn romantasy debut in six‑figure pre‑empt Penguin Random House Children’s pre‑empted Charlotte B. Plumb’s debut novel *Reap & Sow* in a six‑figure deal. Described as a slow‑burn, gothic romantasy with an atmospheric tone and emotionally resonant characters, the novel will lead...

This Week’s Bestsellers: October 6, 2025 The U.S. bestseller list for early October saw Vice‑President Kamala Harris’s campaign memoir *107 Days* debut at number 1 overall. In hardcover fiction, SenLinYu’s *Alchemised* (based on her *Harry Potter* fanfic) topped the chart, followed by Brynne...

Panel Mania: ‘Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon’ by Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman DC Comics’ new “Absolute Wonder Woman” line reimagines the hero’s origin. Diana is raised by the sorceress Circe after Themyscira is destroyed and must confront a monstrous pilot named Steve...

This Week’s Bestsellers: September 22, 2025 Dan Brown’s thriller *The Secret of Secrets* shot straight to the top of Publishers Weekly’s hardcover fiction list, knocking Colleen Hoover’s *It Ends With Us* to #2. Mick Herron’s *Clown Town* joined his popular spy series on the list, and new titles...

Marco Jochum named PRH’s EVP and Director of Global Human Resources Penguin Random House promoted Marco Jochum to executive vice‑president and director of global human resources. In the new role he will convene HR leaders across the company and continue heading the HR function at PRH Germany...

Trump sues Penguin Random House for $15 billion Former U.S. president Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, Penguin Random House and the authors of the book *Lucky Loser*, seeking $15 billion in damages. He claims the book and a series of Times articles disparage...

Self‑Publishers Rise Up at 2025 Ignatz Awards Independent creators made an impressive showing at the 28th annual Ignatz Awards at the Small Press Expo in Bethesda, Maryland. Fantagraphics took two of the evening’s biggest prizes, but the article notes that many self‑published and small‑press...

Tariq Ashkanani and David Goodman triumph at Bloody Scotland At the Bloody Scotland festival, crime writers Tariq Ashkanani and David Goodman – both previously featured as support acts in the Crime in the Spotlight programme – won top honours. Their success highlights how the festival helps...