Manning argues that “trying to get blurbs is not a good use of anyone’s time”. He notes that a number of acclaimed titles in ...

For the novelist Rebecca Makkai, writing blurbs had become nearly a full-time job. She explains why blurbs matter — and why ...

An announcement from Simon & Schuster’s publisher left the literary community wondering whether blurbs, the little snippets ...

As a major publisher stops forcing books to have author endorsements, is this the end of the road for the common cover ...

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has secured a new deal with award-winning author Jenny Valentine, for a new series of middle grade diaries, as well as a young adult novel. Managing director ...

When all novels are thrust upon you as words of genius,’ wrote George Orwell, ‘it is quite natural to assume that all of them ...

Bill Belichick announced the forthcoming publication of his new book The Art of Winning: Lessons from a Life in Football, out ...

Simon & Schuster Children’s has acquired the final instalment in Catherine Doyle’s City of Fantome trilogy, in addition to one stand-alone YA romantasy novel.

Greig Nori is seeking more than $6-million in damages over allegations in singer Deryck Whibley’s book, which was published by Simon & Schuster, while the Sum 41 frontman is suing for $3-million ...

Comedian and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” staqr Bob the Drag Queen has announced a 2025 book tour in support of his forthcoming debut ...