London Book Fair’s International Excellence Awards, a smaller program this year, features winners from Turkey, the UK, and the USA.
Richard Charkin on India: ‘A Million Mutinies Now’
‘The future for Indian publishing is bright,’ writes Richard Charkin, reviewing its evolution ‘from carbon paper to digital innovations.’
Jon Yaged Named Macmillan’s Next US CEO, to Succeed Don Weisberg
The transition to Jon Yaged’s start as Macmillan’s US CEO has Don Weisberg leaving at the end of this year.
Gold House Issues a New Asian and Pacific Islander Reading List
Tasked with bringing more cohesion to the Asian and Island Pacific communities in diaspora, Gold House names the first six of its 2022 books.
American Publishers’ New Initiatives: Sustainability, Diversity
The Association of American Publishers is opening new committee-level development projects in both climate and diversity.
Mitzi Angel, FSG’s Third President, and First Woman Chief
In preparing to lead Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Mitzi Angel says she wants to ‘promote new voices while continuing with the riches we have.’
Interview: Dr. Leana Wen on Public Health and Personal Impact in ‘Lifelines’
The medical analyst and former Baltimore health commissioner Dr. Leana Wen releases a book of private reflection on a public career.
Political Releases and Guesses at Princely Advances
Amid rumors of royal royalties for Prince Harry, political books in the bottom of the summer are mostly focused on the Trumpian finale.
Publishing Office Reopenings: Sourcebooks Sets September 7
Sourcebooks will offer each employee a tailored approach to work and an option to operate in one of seven states.
Penguin Random House USA Sets September 13 to Start Reopening Offices
The Penguin Random House US staff is told in a memo that vaccinations will be required in offices reopening in September.