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Sarah Kalsbeek's avatar

Love this and the descriptions!! A bunch of those you listed are independent presses, rather than imprints of corporate publishers. Like Graywolf, Biblioasis, Norton, Tin House, Grove Atlantic, Europa, and Catapult. I tend to prefer independent publishers and small presses (and have a whole YouTube channel dedicated to them!) - I just love the variety, quality, and innovation you get from independent publishers.

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Natalie G. (@readingtomydogs)'s avatar

so.....All of them? I really found winners on each publisher you listed.

-I'd definitely add Tor publishing to that (Tordotcom, Tor nightfire for horror)- some good scifi and fantasy (the Nghi Vo novellas that I LOVED, the upcoming Alix Harrow, VE Schwab, Catriona Ward, etc)

-Drawn & Quarterly for some really wonderful graphic novels!

-Berkley is good for fun romance

-Flatiron for good thrillers (The most recent SA Cosby)

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Brooke Lea Foster's avatar

I'd add Gallery! They have a great list of nonfiction (they published the bestselling Anna Wintour biography) and fiction books (a growing list of commercial with a literary bend). Also, St. Martin's publishes tons of fantastic women writers; any book published by Sarah Cantin I tend to love. Also, ATRIA is on a roll with their list like Jennifer Weiner, Alice Hoffman and Lisa Jewell.

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Mary Rogovin's avatar

That's a great list, Sara - now I'm wondering what's the best way (or ways) to stay "in the know" about what's coming from your favorite publishers/imprints?

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Lindsay's avatar

Virago always gets attention from me - prioritising women's writing since the 70s! And Persephone for the same reason. Plus Berkley and One More Chapter for romance!

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Olivia Anne Gennaro's avatar

Graywolf also publishes good nonfiction, especially their prize winners (my favorite is The Collected Schnizophrenias by Esme Weijun Wang)

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Renee - Itsbooktalk & More's avatar

This is a great post! I found a couple new to me imprints

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Sarah Holliday's avatar

Love this list! I have a sort of implicit trust for Tor, Riverhead, and Algonquin. And Bloomsbury will always have my heart for blessing us with Samantha Shannon.

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Caitlin's avatar

Love this! Thank you for sharing, it’s such a fun, fantastic framework for thinking about imprints!

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Kelly's avatar

I LOVE this post!! Thank you so much for writing it!

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Alexandra Kelebay's avatar

Okay, I LOVE this! And your descriptions are spot on!

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