The Roundup with PW

SMP Buys 'Times' Journo's Debut Novel for Seven Figures
The high advance book deals coming out of New York publishing show no signs of abating. After a heady Frankfurt Book Fair, which saw American editors throwing down seven figure advances for two debut novels and one debut nonfiction work, St. Martin's Press has acquired Stephanie Clifford's 'Everybody Rise' in another seven-figure deal. more »

PRH Canada Cancels Ghomeshi's Book
Penguin Random House Canada is cutting ties with former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi, who is currently embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal. The publisher has canceled Ghomeshi's forthcoming book, citing the headline-grabbing situation as its reason. more »

Crown Reorganizing Christian Publishing Units
Crown Publishing has announced a significant reorganization of its Christian publishing operations that will begin with the retirement of Steve Cobb, president and publisher of WaterBrook Multnomah. more »

 

Four Questions for...Author Escort Isabel Keating
For more than 35 years, author escort Isabel Keating has chauffeured writers around the Twin Cities, taking them to their bookstore events and other local spots. Keating, who is retiring this year, talked to PW about the challenges and quirks of the job, which, as budgets tighten and author tours diminish, has evolved dramatically. 

iBooks Bestsellers: Grisham Pushes to the Top
Gillian Flynn’s 'Gone Girl,' which has held on at #1 on Apple’s iBooks bestseller list in the weeks surrounding the October 3 release of the film adaptation, has been ousted from the top spot by John Grisham’s 'Gray Mountain.' more » »

Assessing Amazon Publishing: Amid a boycott and bicoastal culture clash, Amazon has created a new model of publishing. Where does that leave authors? 'Seattle Weekly' tackles the question.

Enhanced 'Mockingbird' E-book Out: Oprah Winfrey and Tom Brokaw are among the featured commentators for an "enhanced" e-book of Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' released Tuesday by HarperCollins.

Time Running Out for Posman Books: Employees and customers anticipate the December 31 closure of the Grand Central store.

Dictionaries in a Digital World: A lexicographer at Merriam-Webster writes about how going electronic changed dictionaries.

Macdonald Wins Samuel Johnson Prize: Author Helen Macdonald has won the £20,000 Samuel Johnson Prize for Nonfiction for her book about how becoming a falconer helped her deal with grief.

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