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Erin Aubry Kaplan pays tribute to the late writer Eric Priestley; Liz Hartman analyzes best-seller data from 2021; Kaveh Akbar discusses the writing of Pilgrim Bell; and other stories.
“I will miss thinking about Joan and her world every second of every day.” —Weike Wang, author of Joan Is Okay
Writer Teresa Mathew recounts her search for Indian grocery stores in New York City; the Millions preview books publishing in the first half of the year; Sam Jordison considers the enduring influence of The Artist’s Way; and other stories.
Paul Bogaards announces independent publicity firm; rare book collection expected to fetch upwards of $12 million; Bookshop U.K. surpasses £2 million in money earned for independent bookstores; and other stories.
Neil MacGregor leads the judging panel for this year’s Booker Prize; Michael Dirda selects books for an off-the-grid retreat; Edgar Gomez shares their ambition for their debut memoir; and other stories.
Maya Angelous graces new U.S. quarter; longtime poetry editor Don Paterson is departing Picador; Emily Meehan introduces new branding for the publishing arm of Barnes & Nobles; and other stories.
“Make it so good they can’t reject it.” —Edgar Gomez, author of High-Risk Homosexual
R. O. Kwon curates annual list of forthcoming books by women of color; Dan Saltzstein considers the legacy of Theresa Hak Kyung Cha; Niela Orr finds transformative lessons in the life and writing of bell hooks; and other stories.
Tess O’Dwyer leads the board of directors at the Academy of American Poets; bookseller and community leader Yusef Harris has died; Toni Morrison’s Recitatif is forthcoming next month; and other stories.
New ownership model introduced at Raven Book Store; Random House confirms new Norman Mailer anthology was never acquired; novelist Torrey Peters recalls a turning point; and other stories.
