Author Archives: PT Editors

People Round Up, Mid-December, 2023

Happy Holidays from the Editors  PEOPLE At Simon & Schuster, Judy Clain will be joining on January 16 as SVP and publisher of the relaunched Summit Books Imprint, reporting to CEO Jonathan Karp. She had been with Little, Brown & Company since 2011. Avery editor-in-chief Caroline Sutton has left Penguin Random House and will join…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 12/11-12/15

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Real Consequences For Fake Reviews- Publisher Drops Author for “Review Bombing”  PEN America Releases Book Ban Research  Can…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 12/04 -12/08

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Is TikTok Making a Difference in Publishing? These Authors Think So… How are Legislatures Fighting Book Bans on…Continue Reading

People Round-Up, Early December 2023

PEOPLE Marcus Leaver has announced the launch of his new company, Gemini Books Group. Gemini has acquired Imagine That!, Palazzo Editions, Ad Lib Publishers, Mardel Books, and Pimpernel Press. He previously was the CEO of The Quarto Group until 2018 and the co-founder of Welbeck Publishing Group until late 2022 where it was then sold…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 11/27-12/01

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Too Many Books, So Little Time- Why Booker Prize Does Not Read All Contenders?  Should We Say Goodbye…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 11/20-11/24

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Creating Solidarity and Community- How Black-Owned Bookstores Are Redefining Bookselling Why Are Publishers Still Using X?  Can We…Continue Reading

People Round-Up, Mid November 2023

PEOPLE Hachette Book Group CEO Michael Pietsch, is transitioning to the role of Chairman, and will be succeeded by Hachette UK CEO, David Shelley, who will take on both HBG and HUK roles.  Richard Kiston, deputy CEO of Hachette UK, will be taking on the same role for Hachette Book Group. COO Joe Mangan has…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Article/Blog Posts of the Week 11/13-11/17

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. 2023 National Book Awards Authors Appeal for Humanitarian Aid in Gaza  Will Amazon Change Its Ways and Support…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 11/6- 11/10

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. How did this bestselling author fight against book bans? What can listeners expect from Spotify’s new audiobook feature? …Continue Reading

People Round-Up, Early November 2023

PEOPLE At Penguin Random House,  Roseanne Serra, VP and director of art and design and Paul Buckley, senior VP and executive creative designer have left Penguin Publishing Group. Sabrina Papas has joined Penguin Random House Canada as marketing and publicity coordinator. Alex Lu has joined Random House Children’s Books as editor for Random House Graphic,…Continue Reading