Justice Department Blocks Penguin Random House Merger with Simon & Schuster
On October 31st, the federal court blocked Penguin Random House’s acquisition of Simon & Schuster. Both parties have until November 4th to file their proposed reactions, after which the court will issue a public version of Judge Florence Y. Pan’s memorandum...
Celeste Ng Named Inaugural Indie Bookstore Ambassador
On October 19th, The American Booksellers Association announced Celeste Ng as the Inaugural Indie Bookstore Ambassador. Ng previously served as the Independent Bookstore Day Ambassador in 2018. In her new role, Ng will serve as a champion for independent bookstores,...
Levine Querido Launches Spanish-language Imprint
Children’s book publisher Levine Querido is launching its own Spanish-language imprint: Ediciones Levine Querido. They plan to publish three titles per season, with line-ups for the Fall and Spring already confirmed. For the fall season, they plan to release La Última...
Hachette has Implemented the Hybrid Work Model
Starting November 1, Hachette will require employees to be in the office at a minimum of two days a week, following the HBG hybrid method that was implemented back in April 2022.
Layoffs Occur at HarperCollins
Last week, HarperCollins let go of 12 employees, according to The Bookseller.
HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray stated in a memo to employees that “leaders across the company have implemented changes to some team structures” because of the layoffs.
Understanding Iranian Women Through Iranian Literature
Following the death of Mahsa Amini, women have erupted in protest regarding the political climate across Iran. A curated list has been created for further reading on Iranian women’s history.