March 1, 2026

A Storied Life

Last week, legendary editor and Penguin Press founder Ann Godoff died at 76. Ingram launched a competitor to Edelweiss, seizing on recent criticism of the platform’s pricing. And just a few days later, Edelweiss unveiled a more affordable suite of services. Both announcements were a hot topic of conversation among booksellers at Winter Institute 2026, held last week in Pittsburgh. And comics retailers and publishers gathered in far sunnier Southern California to discuss their equally sunny outlooks for the industry at this year’s ComicsPro meeting.

On February 22, Book Passage and Dominican University in San Rafael, Calif., hosted Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jon Meacham in celebration of his newest book, American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (Random House). Joining Meacham for the event were former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Elaine Petrocelli, owner of Book Passage; and a group of university students. (Courtesy Book Passage)

Ann Godoff, Editor of Award-Winning Books and Bestsellers, Dies at 76

The president and editor-in-chief of Penguin Press and former Random House publisher, who became one of publishing’s most accomplished editors over her 40-year career, died on February 24 from complications of bone cancer. Her authors included Ron Chernow, Michael Pollan, and Zadie Smith, and she most recently edited memoirs by Gisèle Pelicot and Gavin Newsom. more

Ingram Launches New Digital Catalog, DRC, and Ordering Platform

Covered, a digital catalog and galley service for booksellers, librarians, media, and publishers, aims to be a cost-effective alternative to Edelweiss and to fill a gap left by the closure of Baker & Taylor. more

Edelweiss Announces Discount Tier for Publishers

The new tier will offer a more limited suite of features and allow qualifying publishers to make their titles searchable on Edelweiss, as well as visible in saved filter results as part of an effort to “provide a clear, affordable option for title visibility,” CEO John Rubin said. The rollout comes amid criticism of the platform’s recent price hikes. more

WI2026: Booksellers Embrace Their Collective Power in Pittsburgh

This year’s Winter Institute concluded on Thursday, with booksellers praising the programming’s emphasis on bookseller empowerment and some advocating for more programs for affinity groups. WI2027 will take place in Minneapolis. more

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