Obama Returns to ALA Conference
The bestselling author and former US President will address librarians on June 29. The big event, though, isn’t the first Obama appearance for ALA.
US Book Show Celebrates Authors, Welcomes Librarians
The all-virtual US Book Show fills a vacuum in the publishing industry left when BookExpo ceased operations.
New, Bigger HarperCollins Faces Uncertain Time
HarperCollins, the second largest US trade publisher, has concluded its $349 million acquisition of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s trade division.
Where Did You Get That Book?
In the U.S., public library usage stats reveal a 31% drop in building use over eight years, up to 2018.
Publisher Staff Press for Change
“Publishing staff are insisting on change and pursuing change at a pace that may be more aggressive than leadership would like,” says PW’s Andrew Albanese.
Facing S&S Staff Criticism, Pence Book Moves Forward
Decisions to cancel one book and to advance plans for publishing another highlight pressure on publishers to reconcile business plans with social concerns.
Amazon Unveils Mobile Storytelling Platform
Kindle Vella promises an innovative way for readers to enjoy storytelling – short fiction available in serialized installments of 600 to 5,000 words.
Librarians List Top “Banned” Books
According to ALA, demands to remove books largely focused on areas that became hot politically over the last year.
Houghton Mifflin Trade Division Sold to HarperCollins
“A solid deal for a company that has shown a shrewd eye for a good buy, going back to 2014 and the Harlequin acquisition,” says PW’s Albanese.
Bookselling’s Top Players
In 2020, books and bookstores found ways to capture and hold the public’s attention.