More than a year and a half after sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman first surfaced, the author has once again taken to his blog to deny the claims — and share that he has written a new book. “I thought it was going to be a fairly short project when I began it, but it’s looking like it’s going to be the biggest thing I’ve done since American Gods. It’s already much longer than The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and it’s barely finished wiping its boots and hanging up its coat.” (You may recall that we reported last December […]
Attia Apologizes for Epstein Emails
On social media, OUTLIVE author Peter Attia shared an apology to his team for the “crude” emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein, which were revealed in the latest batch of Epstein files released by the DOJ. The David protein bar company said on Monday that “Attia has stepped down from his role as chief science officer.” Attia claims that he “was not involved in any criminal activity,” his “interactions with Epstein had nothing to do with his sexual abuse or exploitation of anyone,” and he “was never on his plane, never on his island, and never present at any sex […]
Norton Acquires Thames & Hudson’s College List
W.W. Norton has acquired Thames & Hudson’s college list worldwide as of the Spring 2026 academic season. Norton currently distributes Thames & Hudson’s trade titles and college titles in the US and Canada, and it will continue its distribution agreement on the trade side. Norton chairman and president Julia Reidhead said in a release, “When Thames & Hudson first approached us about taking on their college business, we could not have been more enthusiastic. The opportunity to publish Thames & Hudson’s distinguished college list marks an exciting new chapter in a fifty-year relationship between our companies. Because of our collaborative […]
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New Books Publishing February 3
This week’s fiction releases include new novels by Mary Kubica, Jo Nesbo, and Jenny Tinghui Zhang, while nonfiction includes work by Dan Chiasson, Joshua Bennett, and Andrew Yang. February’s children’s releases include books by James Ponti and Rebecca Traister. 31 works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-february-3 12 works of nonfiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-february-3 18 children’s titles https://bookshop.org/lists/february-2026-children-s-releases Also publishing this week is The Exes by Leodora Darlington, excerpted in our Buzz Books 2025: Fall/Winter anthology. Watch Darlington discuss her debut thriller and how she balances being a book editor with writing from our Buzz Books panel. We consult […]
Buzz Books Spring/Summer Preview: Nonfiction Part 2
Our season preview concludes today with top forthcoming books on social issues, history and crime, and business, science, and technology. Science books focus on the self as Manoush Zomorodi looks that the effect of technology on our bodies, Michael Pollan studies human consciousness, Rachel Zoffness examines the science of pain, and Rana Awdish meditates on healing. Several other books this season share a focus on the personal, as Michael A. Singer guides readers to discover peace within and Sarah Wilson helps us find joy in a terrifying world. Social Issues Allison M. Alford, PhD, Good Daughtering: The Work You’ve Always […]