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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 3h

Libi Newman, the heroine of this winning contemporary from Allison Raskin, finds it easier not to date due to her OCD. Readers are sure to be moved. @HarperCollins buff.ly/D3luWFC

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 4h

The company will launch in Indonesia, South Korea, Denmark, Norway, and Finland in 2027. It will also continue to release advanced listening features and tools for efficient audiobook production, said chief content officer Rachel Ghiazza. buff.ly/ut5QdyQ

Frankfurt Book Fair 2026: Audible Wants to Turn Every Book Into an Audiobook

The company will launch in Indonesia, South Korea, Denmark, Norway, and Finland in 2027. It will also continue to release advanced listening features and tools for efficient audiobook production,…

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 5h

The human rights organization’s U.S. arm, a longtime participant in Banned Books Week, is shining a spotlight on persecuted authors and writers, complete with a list of books that are relevant to their cases. buff.ly/FuRCZYO

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/101426-amnesty-international-urges-solidarity-during-banned-books-week.html

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 5h

The closure of Hall 6 at this year’s fair was a mixed bag for publishers, with some getting an upgrade and others quite the opposite. Still, the mood was buoyant and business was on track. The closure of Hall 6 at this year’s fair was a mixed bag for publishers. buff.ly/mZZcNkT

Frankfurt Book Fair 2026: New Layout, Lighter Traffic, and, Of Course, Lots of Deals

The closure of Hall 6 at this year’s fair was a mixed bag for publishers, with some getting an upgrade and others quite the opposite. Still, the mood was buoyant and business was on track.

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 6h

With 2.2 million books in print and 37 titles in circulation, Gibbs Smith’s BabyLit Classics series has paved the way for literary adaptations for the youngest reader, while maintaining its mission to inspire a lifelong love of books. buff.ly/D0diawF

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/101463-coming-of-age-babylit-board-books-series-turns-15.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 6h

Edmund de Waal author of The Hare with the Amber Eyes, explores the impetus to create in this striking mix of memoir, family history, and advice. This will speak to anyone harboring artistic aspirations. @fsgbooks.bsky.social buff.ly/EdtN1J8

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 7h

★ Seina Wedlick and illustrator Leah Giles’s “gentle” picture book NOOR AND THE STORYTELLER is “a spellbinding story that’s filled with motion and music” buff.ly/GRACG5w

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 7h

The religious studies scholar’s From Infinite World (Norton, Dec.) explores the intersecting histories of gospel music and the AIDS crisis. more » buff.ly/B7uaycO

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/101411-a-catalog-of-disappearance-pw-talks-with-ashon-thomas-crawley.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 8h

The middle grade graphic novelist shares her views on book culture in advance of her keynote speech at the Frankfurt Kids Conference. buff.ly/wJNpIrR

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/101279-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-raina-telgemeier-on-rewriting-the-future.html

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 8h

The Image Comics cofounder and CEO, who also created the superhero Spawn and the Marvel villain Venom, has been a fixture at New York Comic Con—the 2026 edition of which kicks off today—since it started. more » buff.ly/Dszy24b

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/101417-nycc-pw-talks-with-todd-mcfarlane.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 9h

The Canadian poet, essayist, and classicist has been recognized by the Swedish Academy “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.” buff.ly/qc8sW8O

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/awards-and-prizes/article/101483-anne-carson-wins-2026-nobel-prize-for-literature.html

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 9h

The executive director of Words Without Borders shares why it’s worth reading translated lit, rejecting AI, and more. » buff.ly/gBq7hN8

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101453-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-five-questions-with-elisabeth-jaquette.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 9h

Heartland Fall Forum, the joint trade show of the Midwest Independent Booksellers and the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers, presented the Heartland Booksellers Awards. Pictured (from l.) are winners John U. Bacon, David Underwood of Penguin Random House, Jashar Awan, and emcee Autumn Brown.

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 10h

The longtime director of the book world’s largest trade event is presiding over his final fair before handing the role, which he has held since 2005, to Joachim Kaufmann. As for his post-Frankfurt plans? “I just want to disappear and ride motorcycles,” Boos says. buff.ly/GFjSdxV

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/101269-farewell-frankfurt-pw-talks-with-juergen-boos.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 11h

We report back from two of the many events publishers hosted to kick off the fall season—a book launch for Leigh Bardugo and a stylish cocktail hour for Max Porter—and include a special dispatch from Graywolf’s annual salon in Minneapolis. buff.ly/iBRYJmc

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/101443-books-about-town-september-2026.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 11h

Amazon Publishing director Sana Chebaro says the company pairs editorial judgment and customer insights in a way no other publisher does. buff.ly/i7qdG1F

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101448-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-how-amazon-u-k-and-germany-s-data-drive-approach-gets-results.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 12h

Denise Roy at Little, Brown acquired North American rights to The Protector, which marks Schwarzenegger’s fiction debut. The novel, set for October 2027, centers on “a Catholic priest and military veteran new to a small parish plagued by violence.” buff.ly/hcyWHiv

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=6052

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 12h

The U.K. Publishers Association’s CEO urges us to defend the freedom to publish, saying it is the foundation of the industry. buff.ly/g63kL62

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101442-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-dan-conway-on-why-publishing-remains-an-act-of-courage.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 13h

Napolitano joins the Hachette Book Group division from Atria, where she served as editorial director of nonfiction. At Little, Brown, she will continue to focus on nonfiction. buff.ly/qqqMVhK

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=6053

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 13h

Focused on Kurdish literature and founded by Abdullah Keskin, Avesta is the first publishing house to receive the award twice, in honor of its resistance to decades of state repression. buff.ly/hkj83Zt

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=6054

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 14h

Employees at Simon & Schuster are circulating an open letter objecting to the potential use of AI software to track their work. In a memo, CEO Greg Greeley said there is currently “no company-wide rollout underway or under consideration.” buff.ly/vv3YF8L

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/101470-s-s-staff-balk-at-ai-performance-tracking-software-talks.html

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 14h

The U.S.-based nonprofit legal organization was honored for its longstanding fight against the erosion of First Amendment rights at a ceremony at the Frankfurt Book Fair. buff.ly/ZaRnWLF

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=6055

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 14h

Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are “the world’s largest knowledge predators” and possess dangerous monopolistic powers, according to this meticulous study by Cecilia Rikap. This is a forceful argument for dissolving tech monopolies and democratizing digital innovation. @VersoBooks buff.ly/v2grlq5

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Katie Cotugno reimagines Daisy Buchanan as a 21st-century heiress reeling from the murder of her lover, Jay Gatsby, two years earlier. Fast, fun, and teeming with surprises, this shines as bright as the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock. @StMartinsPress buff.ly/TM0IUoD

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Walter Isaacson, Julia May Jonas, and Emily St. John Mandel are among the authors featured by U.S. agents at this year’s Buchmesse. Listings will be updated on a rolling basis through the fair’s closing on October 11. buff.ly/Z5ol3EJ

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101423-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-rights-listings-from-u-s-agencies.html

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Jennifer Egan, Kristin Hannah, Freida McFadden, and Renée Watson are among the authors featured by U.S. agents at this year’s Buchmesse. buff.ly/Z5ol3EJ

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101423-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-rights-listings-from-u-s-agencies.html

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Big Tech threatens reading, writing, and, by extension, the very foundations of democracy, the historian argued in a keynote address. buff.ly/lNxgZEx

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101467-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-jill-lepore-urges-publishers-to-declare-their-independence-from-big-tech.html

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

U.S. and U.K. rights pros and a translator share the buzziest books at this year’s fair. buff.ly/Ooc7lGP

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101438-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-hot-commodities.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The idea that AI will take all publishing jobs is “rubbish,” said Bloomsbury founder Nigel Newton as part of a panel on the topic, but he and others agreed that entry-level positions may disappear, staff need retraining, and new roles will emerge. buff.ly/ydB4ppg

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101481-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-publishing-jobs-will-adapt-to-ai-not-disappear.html

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

★ “Lessons about carrying grief while finding a new path forward emerge throughout Arriel Vinson’s “stunning” YA verse novel IF THIS WORLD WERE MINE buff.ly/XTp7ntb

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Ten of 18 territories tracked by NielsenINQ are up so far this year. buff.ly/xk5cUlz

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101437-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-majority-of-book-markets-are-growing-in-2026.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The company is launching its service across nearly all of Africa, Europe, and South America. buff.ly/2gbjo2v

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101440-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-spotify-expands-audiobooks-to-180-markets.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

On October 7, UTA media rights agent Maialie Fitzpatrick celebrated her appearance in PW’s Frankfurt Show Daily while networking at the Frankfurt Hof Hotel. “When I saw it, I got so excited I sent it to my mom,” she told PW. (Ed Nawotka)

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

David Leavitt spins a beautiful tale of youthful nostalgia and lost love among three 50-somethings. This is a marvel. @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social buff.ly/elELygF

https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-63973-863-2

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Newbery Medalist returns with Everything New Again (Bloomsbury, Oct.), a YA novel rooted in the real history of the Black migration to the Pacific Northwest. buff.ly/7WAHCKj

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/101401-care-and-intention-pw-talks-with-ren-e-watson.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Emily McDonald blends science, self-help, and spirituality for this ambitious debut guide to achieving one’s goals by shifting subconscious habits and thoughts. It’s an energizing resource for readers who know where they want to go, but can’t quite get there. @_SimonElement buff.ly/shyLj7B

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The CEO of the Oakland, Calif.–based publishing platform Inkshares seeks projects with built-in fan bases and page-to-screen adaptation potential. buff.ly/IDyaytd

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/101409-inking-deals-pw-talks-with-adam-gomolin.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A comprehensive list of the biggest children’s books publishing this October. buff.ly/k9LKzpH

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/on-sale-calendar/article/100707-the-on-sale-calendar-october-2026-children-s-books.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A comprehensive list of the biggest adult titles publishing this October. buff.ly/lbwGJXs

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/on-sale-calendar/article/100815-the-on-sale-calendar-october-2026.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The potent latest story collection from Joyce Carol Oates finds the prolific author in fine form. This may be slim, but it isn’t slight. @MysteriousPress buff.ly/x3K7YtB

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Excerpts from nearly 30 years of the late pope’s private journals will be published worldwide next month, with editing and commentary by a cardinal who knew him well. Penguin Random House Christian’s Image imprint has North American rights. buff.ly/RSQ77rx

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/101430-pope-francis-s-diaries-to-be-published.html

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Edwards (l.), formerly SVP of sales at Abrams, has been tapped to succeed Jennifer deForest Pierson (r.), who will transition from chief commercial officer to emeritus CCO after 25 years with the art book publisher. buff.ly/ohIA4Ql

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=6050

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

★ Nicholas Day and illustrator Brett Helquist’s “riveting” nonfiction middle grade work GET RICH QUICK “proves relevant and essential as Ponzi schemes continue to inform contemporary business ideals” buff.ly/5xLGBRf

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The digital comics app’s new “buy” button allows users to instantly purchase titles from Neon Ichiban’s catalog of more than 60,000 comics. “Discovering a book, buying it, and reading it without ever leaving the app is simply easier—and more fun,” says cofounder David Steinberger. buff.ly/GtYZJrp

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101386-neon-ichiban-adds-in-app-purchases.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Frankfurt Book Fair hosted a panel on innovation and experimentation in publishing, featuring (from l.) Abrams Books president and CEO Mary McAveney; Keith Riegert, president of the Stable Book Group and CEO of Perfect Bound Technologies; and Sourcebooks founder and CEO Dominique Raccah.

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The new Marvel Comics app, the culmination of an earlier deal inked by Disney and Webtoon, replaces Marvel Unlimited as the publisher’s digital platform. It will also feature comics from across Disney’s portfolio, including Star Wars and 20th Century Studios. buff.ly/I1N7UTj

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101429-marvel-webtoon-team-on-digital-comics-app.html

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The first English translation of this wonderfully surreal and philosophical work by Jacques Abeille (1942–2022) transports readers to a country where statues are cultivated from the ground like plants. This strange and dreamlike tale offers plenty for readers to sink their teeth into. @nybooks.com

https://www.publishersweekly.com/979-8-89623-064-9

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Atomic Habits author (pictured) will team with the four astronauts to “translate the lessons” of their mission. Madeline McIntosh acquired North American rights from Lisa DiMona at Writers House and Cait Hoyt at CAA, for a fall 2028 release. buff.ly/wGKsRto

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=6051

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Michael Auerbach delivers a rigorous debut examination of the dangers for democracy posed by the prediction market industry. It’s an urgent wake-up call for those betting on democracy’s future. @BasicBooks buff.ly/YCk1sQy

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Kaveh Akbar, Marlon James, Barbara Kingsolver, Annie Proulx, and Salman Rushdie are among the authors featured by U.S. agents at this year’s Buchmesse. Listings will be updated on a rolling basis through the fair’s closing on October 11. buff.ly/Z5ol3EJ

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/101423-frankfurt-book-fair-2026-rights-listings-from-u-s-agencies.html

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