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Administration’s Push to Oust Perlmutter Stalls as Supreme Court Hits Pause
In a brief but consequential order, the Supreme Court declined—for now—to remove Shira Perlmutter from her role as Register of Copyrights, allowing a lower court decision reinstating her to stand.
A24 Launches Immersive Retail Spaces Inside Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide
A24 is stepping into brick-and-mortar retail in a major way.
Lakeside Book Company Expands Its Reach With Strategic Acquisition of BTPS
Lakeside Book Company has broadened its footprint in the publishing industry with the acquisition of Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS), a major distributor serving more than 250 independent and mid-sized presses.
Amazon Debuts AI-Powered Translation Tool to Expand Global Reach for Indie Authors
Amazon has taken another bold step into the future of publishing with the launch of Kindle Translation, a new AI-driven translation service for independent authors using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
Harlequin Updates Submission Standards for Afterglow & Carina Imprints
Harlequin has rolled out new writing guidelines for two of its imprints—Afterglow by Harlequin and Carina by Harlequin—with a clear message: bold, emotion-packed romance of all kinds is welcome.
Arcadia Publishing Strikes Controversial AI Deal, Offers Authors Payment and Opt-Out Option
Arcadia Publishing, best known for its small-town history books and hyper-local titles, has entered into a licensing agreement allowing an unnamed tech company to use its catalog for AI training — a move that has sparked debate among authors and readers alike.
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Powell’s Books Reduces Staff Amid Rising Costs and Post-Pandemic Challenges
Portland’s beloved independent bookstore, Powell’s Books, has confirmed another round of staff layoffs as it continues to navigate financial pressures in a challenging retail environment.
$50 Million Literary Arts Fund Launches to Strengthen U.S. Writing Community
In a historic show of support for writers and literary organizations, seven major charitable foundations have come together to create the Literary Arts Fund, a $50 million initiative designed to revitalize and sustain the nonprofit literary arts sector in the United States.
Simon & Schuster Sues Late Author Nelson DeMille’s Estate Over Unfinished Novel
Dispute Centers on $1.2 Million in Advance Payments and Contract Amendments
Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Texas’s “READER Act,” Citing Multiple First Amendment Violations
In a decisive ruling, Judge Alan D. Albright of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has once again struck down the controversial “READER Act,” declaring it unconstitutional and issuing a permanent injunction against its enforcement.
Kate Elton Officially Named CEO of HarperCollins UK After Interim Tenure
After a brief period as interim CEO, Kate Elton has officially been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of HarperCollins UK, following the sudden and unexplained departure of former CEO Charlie Redmayne earlier this month.
Down & Out Books Closes Its Doors After 15 Years of Championing Crime Fiction
After fifteen years of publishing hard-hitting crime, noir, and mystery fiction, Down & Out Books has officially shut down operations.
Simon & Schuster Expands Simon Maverick Audio Imprint to the UK
Simon & Schuster is bringing its innovative audio imprint, Simon Maverick, across the Atlantic after a successful debut in the US earlier this year.
After Baker & Taylor’s Collapse, Ingram Steps In to Steady Libraries
The fallout from Baker & Taylor’s (B&T) sudden shutdown has been described by insiders with a single word: chaotic.
Baker & Taylor to Close After 200 Years in the Book Business
Baker & Taylor, one of the longest-running and most influential names in the book industry, will be shutting down its operations by January 1, 2026.
Anthropic Settlement Portal Goes Live: Authors Can Now Search and File Claims
The landmark $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright settlement has reached a critical milestone with the launch of its official claims website.
Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to $1.5 Billion Anthropic Settlement, Marking Major Win for Authors
The battle between authors and AI companies took a decisive turn this week when U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup granted preliminary approval to the $1.5 billion copyright settlement in Bartz v. Anthropic.
Why Supporting Local Shops Means More Than Just Sales
Two very different but equally beloved bookstores—Bluestockings in New York City and Brilliant Books in Traverse City, Michigan—recently announced that they’ll be closing their physical doors.
Archway Editions Hits Pause as PowerHouse Restructures, Eyes Spring 2026 Relaunch
Archway Editions, the experimental literary imprint under Brooklyn-based powerHouse Books, has effectively been on pause since May, with plans to resume publishing in spring 2026. The move follows the departure of the imprint’s entire editorial team and an organizational shakeup led by powerHouse founder Daniel Power.
Publishing Leaders Weigh in on AI, Agent Relations, and the Future of Young Readers
At the opening session of the People of Publishing conference, hosted by the Association of American Literary Agents, three of publishing’s most prominent leaders—Jonathan Karp (Simon & Schuster), David Shelley (Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK), and Jon Yaged (Macmillan)—shared candid perspectives on the state of the industry.
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Landmark $1.5 Billion Anthropic Settlement: Key Details for Authors
Anthropic has agreed to a historic $1.5 billion settlement with a certified class of authors and publishers, resolving claims that the AI company downloaded millions of pirated books from notorious shadow libraries LibGen and PiLiMi to train its large language models (LLMs).
Anthropic to Pay $1.5 Billion+ in Landmark AI Copyright Settlement
In what is being hailed as the largest copyright recovery in U.S. history, Anthropic has agreed to a staggering $1.5 billion settlement—plus interest—to resolve a class action lawsuit brought by authors over unauthorized use of their copyrighted works to train its AI models.
Books Inc. Looks to Barnes & Noble for Lifeline Amid Bankruptcy
In a move that could mark both an ending and a beginning, beloved Bay Area bookstore chain Books Inc. has filed a motion in bankruptcy court seeking approval to sell its assets to a Barnes & Noble affiliate for $3.25 million.
How Verify My Writing Helps Publishers Spot AI-Generated Content Fast
For agents and publishers overwhelmed by a rising tide of AI-generated queries, a new tool is offering a solution—and it’s free.
Authors vs. AI: Anthropic Bows to Pressure in Landmark Copyright Settlement
The lawsuit, originally scheduled to go to trial in December, alleged that Anthropic had trained its AI system on millions of pirated books without permission or compensation.
End of the Line: NEA Halts Creative Writing Fellowships for 2026
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has quietly ended its long-running creative writing fellowships, leaving many authors stunned and disappointed.
Authors & AI: What You Need to Know About the Anthropic Lawsuit
A major legal battle is brewing between bestselling authors and the AI tech world—and it’s one that could have sweeping implications for creatives across the publishing industry.
The Best Friends-to-Lovers Romance Novels of 2025 (That Will Melt Your Heart)
The friends-to-lovers trope has always been one of romance readers’ favorite tropes—and for good reason.