Wednesday, September 02, 2015

The Roundup with PW

HBG Taking over Hachette UK Distribution
Beginning in January, the Hachette Book Group will take over U.S. sales and distribution for Hachette UK as part of the effort by HUK to have all its English-language sales handled within the Hachette family. With the move, HUK will end its relationship with Trafalgar Square Publishing. more »


Carrie Brownstein's Book Tour Begins: "Portlandia" star Carrie Brownstein will kick off her book tour in Brooklyn, New York on Oct. 27 before heading to 10 other cities across the U.S.

Inside Powell's City of Books: A travel guide-style description of Portland's flagship bookstore reveals a mecca for book lovers.

Wayne Dyer, Self-Help Guru, Dies: Dr. Wayne Dyer, best-selling author of dozens of self-help books, died in Hawaii at age 75 over the weekend.

Harper Lee's Early Drafts Identified: A rare books expert revealed findings that indicate Harper Lee's mysterious pages of text found in a safety deposit box are not a third novel, but drafts of "To Kill A Mockingbird" and "Go Set A Watchman."

Books-A-Million Changes to 2nd & Charles: Books-A-Million has closed its 13th Street store in Gainesville, Fla., and plans to reopen the location with the company's used bookstore concept called 2nd & Charles.


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