Well. None of this is especially surprising, but boy is this a deflating read. The lack of any kind of vision from leadership beyond the logic of inevitability and the fear of being left behind is breathtaking—though, again, not especially surprising. (Great reporting, @adamm0rgan.bsky.social.)

Manisha Krishnan@manishakrishnan.bsky.social · yesterday

NEW: Staff at HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette told @adamm0rgan.bsky.social AI is infiltrating their workplaces, from generating cover art and back cover copy, to publicity materials, to rejection emails, as execs tell junior staff to "champion" the tech. www.wired.com/story/book-p...

In case you missed it, there's a new eye-catching cover for the fast-paced and whip-smart thriller that'll have you hooked from the first page. Preorder the paperback and don't miss out on this must-read: buff.ly/qry0OHM

Library Journal has left a stunning review for Esperance, and we can't wait to reread this sci-fi thriller with a brand-new cover. This is a blend of genres and a wild ride of a book that you'll never want to put down. Available 10/13: buff.ly/qry0OHM

My publisher is giving away FIVE copies of my debut cozy mystery on Goodreads! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

My modern cozy mystery comes out in SIX days. It's got pop culture references, a sports mascot mishap, and charcuterie. Charlaine Harris and Publishers Weekly liked it. Here are some nice things people have said about it recently. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/827351...

Esperance, with its brand-new cover, is a sci-fi thriller you don't want to miss. If you're obsessed with murder mysteries, a seemingly impossible crime, and a deep level of intrigue, this book will hook you in. Preorder the paperback now, available 10/13: buff.ly/qry0OHM

Roll for initiative, folks: The Monsters Know What They're Doing is back, and it's REMONSTERED! All the battle plans you've relied on for years are freshened up for the 2025 Monster Manual, accompanied by brand-new tips to make every fight more exciting. Get it now! www.spyandowl.com/re... #DnD

US thriller fans! In association with the team at @awfulagent.bsky.social, the 10th Anniversary Edition of my #MarcDane thriller NOMAD (including the exclusive new short story SAND STORM) is on sale this week - check out this action-packed bestseller at the link: awfulagent.com/ebooks/nomad...

so excited to get to share this finally but THE LAST GIFTS OF THE UNIVERSE is B&N's monthly speculative fiction pick! 💫 this book is so dear to my heart and i'm thrilled to see @rileyaugust.bsky.social getting some excellent displays across the country!

JABberwocky Literary Agency@awfulagent.bsky.social · last wk.

THE LAST GIFTS OF THE UNIVERSE by @rileyaugust.bsky.social is a featured Barnes & Noble monthly pick! Check out the snazzy new paperback edition in a B&N near you this October 🚀 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-last-g...

A GRACE & JO HAVE NEVER SOLVED A MURDER audiobook shout-out from Parade this morning! I'm so grateful for all of Spotify and Stacy Gonzalez's hard work! parade.com/books/spotif...

Spotify Editors Highlight October’s Must-Listen Audiobooks; Stream 'The Sixth Faction' by Veronica Roth, Lynn Painter’s 'Trust Fall,' and More

From dystopia to romance, there is something for everyone in Spotify's audiobook collection.

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It’s the month I become a traditionally published author! The wait was slow and brutal, but now we’re 13 days away from Grace & Jo Have Never Solved a Murder being on shelves and in the hands of readers. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/827351...

Don't forget to preorder this sci-fi thriller that'll bring you to the edge of your seat. Line of Descent by Adam Oyebanji will have you flipping pages and eagerly awaiting what comes next. Available 11/17: buff.ly/6A006jq

It's funny how I feel like I've waited all this time and it's STILL two months until my book comes out. But two months it is! ETERNITY'S TOMB. November 24. Plenty of time to preorder a signed copy, ebook, or audiobook! Doesn't it look nice? dmoren.com/writing/eternitys-...

And we can't forget this PW review of GRACE AND JO HAVE NEVER SOLVED A MURDER by @jessmeywrites.bsky.social, publishing on 10/13/26! 🔎 "[R]eaders will be rewarded with a satisfying conclusion. Mey proves her chops on her first try."

As Seen in Print! 🧵 Adam Oyebanji has a 🌟 STARRED 🌟 review in @publisherswkly.bsky.social! "Oyebanji’s worldbuilding is vast and detailed without ever overwhelming the mystery, on the way to a deeply satisfying resolution." LINE OF DESCENT publishes 11/17/26!

🚨Giveaway Alert!🚨 Esperance by Adam Oyebanji has a brand-new cover, but the same genre-blending speculative thriller that'll stick with you even after it ends. Enter on Goodreads for a chance to win an advance copy! Open to the US only. Ends 10/12.

🚨Giveaway Alert!🚨 Line of Descent by Adam Oyebanji is a sci-fi thriller with compelling writing that grabs your attention and never lets go. Enter on The StoryGraph for a chance to win an advance copy! Open to the US only. Ends 10/18.

so thrilled to be working with you, @riolombana.bsky.social! 🙌

Rio Lombana@riolombana.bsky.social · 3w ago

I'm delighted to announce that I'm now represented by @valentinasainato.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency! awfulagent.com/new-client-a...

A MAJOR congratulations to @brandonsanderson.com and @jancipatterson.bsky.social — BLIGHTFALL is an instant New York Times bestseller! 🎉🎉 awfulagent.com/blightfall-n...

Preorder our upcoming books for this fall and beyond! We have horror, cozy fantasies, deluxe editions, and so much more! Our books simply cannot get better than this 🤩

Like a bugbear, a vampire spawn or a rogue weretiger, it's creeping closer … closer … Just one more month until REMONSTERED! THE MONSTERS KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING reaches shelves! Why wait for it any longer than you have to? Pre-order your copy today! spyandowl.com/remons...

Reminder! The 10th Anniversary Special Edition of my international bestseller NOMAD - featuring the brand new prequel story "SAND STORM" - is out now in all good bookstores; read more at this link: jswallow.com/nomad-10th-a...

There have been reported incidents of scammers attempting to impersonate JABberwocky agents in emails. Unfortunately, this is a part of a larger trend of publishing industry scams. For more info on what to look out for, please refer to this article on our website: awfulagent.com/writers-bewa...

Just as a reminder, if you're at Worldcon this week, I'll be around, so catch me if you can. That includes a live show of my nerdy quiz podcast Inconceivable! on Saturday at 3pm!

This is the letter kids got at the end of Dolly’s Imagination Library. I defy you to read this and not cry.

“Oyebanji’s worldbuilding is vast and detailed without ever overwhelming the mystery, on the way to a deeply satisfying resolution.” A ⭐️starred⭐️ PW review for Adam Otebanji’s LINE OF DESCENT, forthcoming November 2026!

Publishers Weekly@publisherswkly.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Adam Oyebanji impresses with a sci-fi mystery that cleverly combines a believable distant future with a fair-play whodunit. James S.A. Corey devotees will be thrilled. @dawbooks.bsky.social buff.ly/2FkQuNW

🌟 Line of Descent by Adam Oyebanji has received a STARRED review from Publishers Weekly 🌟 This inventive sci-fi mystery will keep you thrilled! Preorder: buff.ly/SLRhZ9M Review: buff.ly/2FkQuNW

A heads up for all queriers: Beginning 9/10/2026, President & Founder Joshua Bilmes will be closing to queries at least through the end of the year to catch up on reading. If you’ve been waiting to send your manuscript Joshua’s way, make sure to do so by 9/10/26! @jabbermaster.bsky.social

so stoked to share this cover reveal!! HE ALWAYS COMES BACK is a wild ride and such a fun slasher 🔪 come for the generational killer, stay for the toxic true crime Lore™️

FANGORIA@fangoria.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Get a first look at HE ALWAYS COMES BACK, the debut slasher novel from author Elle Engel that hits shelves this winter.