Penguin Random House — along with the Iowa State Education Association, authors, students, and educators — is taking Iowa to court for its law against sexual content in books.
Germany: Bookwire’s Audiobook Service Goes to Brazilian, English, Spanish Markets
Bookwire’s ‘WAY’ audiobook services are launching in new markets and will be available to French-language publishers early in 2024.
UK: Swift Press’ Broccardo and Richards on ‘Of Boys and Men’
The co-founders of London’s Swift Press talk about publishing Richard Reeves’ ‘Of Boys and Men’ in the United Kingdom’s book business.
APA: Audiobooks’ US Share Up 5 Percent, 2017 to 2022
The Audio Publishers Association’s Michele Cobb sees a steady gain by audiobooks in the United States’ publishing marketplace.
Ahead of Oral Arguments: Briefs Filed in Texas’ ‘Book Rating’ Law
The widely criticized ‘HB 900′ signed by Texas’ governor is challenged by briefs aimed at keeping its implementation blocked.
Rights Roundup: Max Seeck on ‘Familiarity, Marketability’
In our Roundup, we feature work originating in Polish, Finnish, English, Italian, Danish, and Turkish.
The US National Book Awards: Unity in a Season of Division
The US National Book Awards’ ceremony in New York City concludes with an earnest, respectful appeal for a ‘humanitarian cease-fire’ in Gaza.
David Shelley To Lead Hachette in Both the UK and USA
In a move to bring the US and UK Hachette divisions closer, London’s David Shelley is becoming CEO of both units.
US National Book Awards: David Steinberger’s Narrative
David Steinberger will lead the 74th National Book Awards again, and is a key speaker in January’s NYU Advanced Publishing Institute.
At Guadalajara Book Fair: Guest of Honor EU Plans a Professional Program
The Guest of Honor EU program at Guadalajara includes a three-day program for European, Latin American, and Caribbean professionals.