Publishing Industry Reporting

According to Circana BookScan, print book sales are down about 1 percent versus last year due to declining sales in adult fiction.

Key Lime will focus on adult nonfiction. When it’s “the right fit,” they will also consider fiction, poetry, children’s, and more.

Align Insight will publish on topics such as self-help, lifestyle, psychology, relationships, memoir, and leadership.

Two authors, Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, are heading up AWE, a new imprint focused on military thrillers.

Scarlett Press will publish “commercial, fast-paced, romance-forward books in all genres” for readers older than 18.

Science fiction has the fastest sales increases over the prior year, dystopian fiction is on the rise, and thriller and fantasy are slowing down.

Employees learned during a town hall this week that the company will wind down operations by the end of this year.

The publisher splits profits with authors after costs are recovered and invests equal resources in every title published.

On its About page, you’ll learn that the Oakland Review of Books is “an exercise in counterprogramming.”

The UK-based press is a new, independent publisher of illustrated nonfiction books, focusing on gardens, plants, nature, art, and creativity.

UK-based DK is launching a lifestyle imprint with a focus on nonfiction categories such as cooking, crafts, gardens, and nature.

Libraries have reported issues with orders at B&T, and the company is clearly experiencing financial difficulties.

Adam Morgan, founder of Chicago Review of Books, has launched an online magazine dedicated to fine press books, including reviews and news.

The Association of American Publishers reports that sales have declined 1.7 percent during the first half of 2025, compared to 2024.

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In the spring, the nonprofit NaNoWriMo closed due to financial problems, among other complications. Now there’s a replacement event.

From the first annual Association of American Literary Agents’ conference in NYC, here’s what’s on industry professionals’ minds.

The former owners of Tattered Cover have launched Left Field Publishing, where authors pay half of the upfront costs and share royalties with the company.

This is not the first time Trump has sued a publisher; so far none of his lawsuits against publishers have been successful.

The new partnership acts as an expansion upon Disney-owned Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s current digital comics subscription service.

The publisher says the launch is in response to a “clear market need,” especially for young readers.

Patterson is already known for giving money to bookstores, librarians, and literacy programs. Now he’s turning his attention to fellow authors.

Plainspoken Books is a new nonfiction trade imprint focused on Midwest stories.

The biggest US publisher recently reported that sales are up by 2 percent but profits fell 12 percent versus 2024 due to increased costs.

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