June 6, 2025
The State of Book Businesses Past, Present, and FutureNearly 800 publishing professionals converged on the New York Academy of Medicine in Harlem on June 3 for PW’s fifth annual U.S. Book Show, a daylong event featuring panel discussions, breakout sessions, and industry mixers. more
AI Looms Large Across Publishing SectorsFrom copyright and marketing to audiobooks and literary translation, the incursion of artificial intelligence was a hot topic among industry leaders at this year’s U.S. Book Show. more
Federal Judge Denies Effort to Slow-Walk IMLS RestorationOn June 5, Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the Rhode Island district court denied defendants’ request for a stay pending appeal on his May 13 preliminary injunction, in a case to restore three federal agencies targeted by the White House, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services. more
Audiobook Sales Rose 13% in 2024, to $2.2 BillionThe Audio Publishers Association’s annual report of sales of the format found that consumer interest in audiobooks remains strong, though an increase in piracy is cause for concern. more
Center for Fiction Staff Win Union RecognitionEmployees of the Brooklyn bookstore and literary hub have won voluntary union recognition from management and will begin contract negotiations in the coming weeks, joining the growing number of booksellers organized under the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. more
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Highlights of Next Week's Stars
Both/And: Essays by Trans and Gender-Nonconforming Writers of Color Edited by Denne Michele Norris. HarperOne, $27.99 (240p) ISBN 978-0-06341-437-2
The Quiet Ear: An Investigation of Missing Sound Raymond Antrobus. Hogarth, $29 (208p) ISBN 978-0-593-73210-6
The Call of the Honeyguide: What Science Tells Us About How to Live Well with the Rest of Life Rob Dunn. Basic, $30 (352p) ISBN 978-1-5416-0573-2
Children's Books
Troubling Tonsils! (Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales!) Aaron Reynolds, illus. by Peter Brown. Simon & Schuster, $13.99 (88p) ISBN 978-1-6659-6108-0
New Books and More
Starred Reviews Releasing This WeekHere’s a handy roundup of all the books that received starred reviews in PW that are hitting shelves this week. More
There and Back with Wally LambFor his first novel in nine years, Wally Lamb draws on his battles with self-doubt and addiction. more
Flatiron Picks Up Two New Books by Xochitl Gonzalez Flatiron Books will publish the Atlantic staff writer’s third novel, Last Night in Brooklyn, in April 2026, as well as her debut nonfiction book, Need/Blind. more
Why Reimagining Classic Literature as Modern Graphic Novels Is So Important for Young and Reluctant ReadersRex Ogle is the author of more than 100 books, comics, graphic novels, and memoirs—some under the pseudonym Rey Terciero. Here, Ogle reflects on his forthcoming book, Dan in Green Gables, a graphic novel retelling of the beloved novel by L.M. Montgomery. more
Cover Reveal: ‘I’m So Happy You’re Here’ by Mychal ThreetsAs a librarian, literacy ambassador, and social media sensation, Mychal Threets has built a busy career out of spreading the word about the wonders that await visitors to the library. He’s sharing his invitation to readers in his debut picture book, I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy, illustrated by Lorraine Nam. more
PW JobZone: Latest Jobs
- Sourcebooks is seeking a new Publicist - Bloom/Casablanca
- Sourcebooks is seeking a new Associate Editor-Adult Non-Fiction
- W.W. Norton & Company is seeking a new College Publishing Sales Representative, Austin
Find out about these and other great jobs at Jobzone
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