CC’ing Josh Brown

CC’ing Josh Brown

October 9, 2025

Josh Brown, Consortium’s manager of operations and metadata (and in-house Star Wars expert), shares his book recs for horror, fantasy, and Rad Women. Welcome to Consortium Corner, a Q&A series…

4 National Book Award Finalists

4 National Book Award Finalists

October 9, 2025

Read this week’s Communiqué newsletter featuring 4 National Book Award finalists—plus, top comics, dark academia, and a Schattenfroh readers’ guide.

CC’ing Ellen Towell

CC’ing Ellen Towell

October 2, 2025

Ellen Towell, who reps Consortium titles through the Karel/Dutton Group, discusses important works in American letters and a memorable Vegas trip with Barry Lopez. Welcome to Consortium Corner, a Q&A…

Frozen Hearts and Lost Husbands

Frozen Hearts and Lost Husbands

October 2, 2025

Read this week’s Communiqué newsletter featuring frozen hearts and lost husbands—plus, Richard Siken’s influence on American poetry.

CC’ing Jayashree Anderson

CC’ing Jayashree Anderson

September 25, 2025

Former bookseller Jayashree “Jaya” Anderson, children’s book enthusiast and Consortium’s sales and support rep, discusses her favorite picture books and the epic fantasy novel she’s writing. Welcome to Consortium Corner,…

Drama, Kid Lit, and Exiles in Paris

Drama, Kid Lit, and Exiles in Paris

September 25, 2025

Read this week’s Communiqué newsletter featuring drama, kid lit, and exiles in Paris—plus, “doorstoppers are back” and A Sheepdog Named Oscar remains NYT bestseller.

CC’ing Mary Burns

CC’ing Mary Burns

September 18, 2025

Mary Burns, Consortium’s metadata support specialist and resident manga expert, discusses a formative manga text, the liberatory possibilities of Black Joy, and childhood rides on library lion statues. Welcome to…

Arthur Sze Is the Next US Poet Laureate

Arthur Sze Is the Next US Poet Laureate

September 18, 2025

Read this week’s Communiqué newsletter featuring Arthur Sze, the next US Poet Laureate—plus, Ann Patchett features I Who Have Never Known Men, two Helens, and Consortium’s manga expert.

CC’ing Lise Solomon

CC’ing Lise Solomon

September 11, 2025

Lise Solomon on almost 30 years as a rep with the Karel/Dutton Group and being an early (pre-Pulitzer) champion for Tinkers. Welcome to Consortium Corner, a Q&A series with staff…

National Book Award Nominees and a NYT Bestseller

National Book Award Nominees and a NYT Bestseller

September 11, 2025

Read this week’s Communiqué newsletter featuring National Book Award nominees and a NYT bestseller—plus, Carmen Maria Machado on I Who Have Never Known Men.

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