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Supreme Court Affirms BMG v. Vetter for Lack of a Quorum
On October 19 the Supreme Court said it lacks a quorum in BMG v. Vetter. Justices Sotomayor, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Jackson took no part, and the Fifth Circuit judgment is affirmed.
Hachette to Distribute Global Brother in the US and Canada
The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies publisher moves into US and Canadian stores through Hachette, effective October 5. Workman has acquired Nicole Apelian's The Green Pill Solution.
IPA Backs Penguin Random House Appeal Over Mexican Ruling Against Todo a la luz
A Mexican agency fined the publisher over a person's name and image in Karla de la Cuesta's investigative book. The IPA has filed a brief in the appeal.
HarperCollins and Netflix Plan New Narnia Covers, Box Sets and a Graphic Novel
Tie-in editions of all seven books arrive in November, ahead of Greta Gerwig's Magician's Nephew film on February 12, 2027.
Hachette Owner Lagardère Says UK and US Publishing Each Grew 4% in Q3
Lagardère Publishing grew 0.9% like for like to €836 million in Q3 2026. The UK and US each rose 4%, with rising US audiobook sales, while France fell 4%.
Pan Macmillan Takes a Stake in Indie Non-Fiction Publisher New River Books
New River, the Islington press behind The Glucose Goddess Method, stays independent under its founders, with Pan Macmillan taking over sales and distribution from Hachette in July 2027.
Black British Book Festival and Pan Macmillan Open Free, Unagented Submissions for Up to Three Book Deals
The Black British Book Festival and Pan Macmillan are taking manuscripts from unagented Black writers in the UK, free to enter, with up to three books to be published. Stage one closes November 30.
Hachette UK Acquires Children's Publisher Otter-Barry Books
Hachette UK has bought Otter-Barry Books, the ten-year-old independent publisher of diverse picture books and children's poetry. Its list moves to Hachette Children's Group.
Hachette Book Group Names Ben Sevier CEO
Effective January 1, 2027, Ben Sevier becomes CEO of Hachette Book Group, and Richard Kitson becomes president and chief operating officer for global English.
Little, Brown Names Michael Goldsmith to Lead Publicity
Hachette has hired Michael Goldsmith as Little, Brown's vice president and executive director of publicity, a new role, effective October 13.