Taylor Jenkins Reid returns with The Last Days of Vic & Coco
Atria Books will publish the novelist’s next book — the story of two women running a pool-hustling con across 1970s America — on March 2, 2027.
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Pocket Books relaunches under the Atria Gallery Publishing Group
Anh Schluep will lead the revived commercial-fiction and romance imprint as editorial director and deputy publisher, with new titles rolling out from January 2027.
Read the full release ↗Chloe Cherry’s memoir Somewhere Dark and Hot
The Euphoria actress’s memoir, arriving February 23, 2027, traces her path through the adult-film industry into mainstream acting.
Read the full release ↗S&S backlist becomes searchable on The Black List
More than 6,000 titles are now discoverable by vetted film and television professionals on The Black List’s platform as potential adaptation material.
Read the full release ↗Daniel Kraus’s next novel, We Who Bend the Tall Grass
Atria will publish the book — following three Civil War POWs across the post-war American West — in 2028.
Read the full release ↗Chrystia Freeland’s Unreliable Boyfriend
The journalist and former Canadian deputy prime minister examines diplomacy and America’s global role; publishing October 13, 2026.
Read the full release ↗Simon & Schuster launches Simon Global
A new worldwide distribution channel designed to make the company’s titles available more seamlessly across its international divisions.
Read the full release ↗Lil Jon’s memoir, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me
The rapper and producer’s memoir arrives October 20, 2026 in print and audio through Black Privilege Publishing.
Read the full release ↗Regime Change by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
An inside account of Donald Trump’s second term, built on extensive reporting; published June 23, 2026.
Read the full release ↗Danielle Bradley wins the Books Like Us First Novel Contest
Avid Reader Press named the debut novelist the contest’s fourth winner, awarding a $50,000 advance for Crying in Baseball.
Read the full release ↗Fredrik Backman’s My Friends passes one million copies
Atria reported the #1 New York Times bestseller as Backman’s fastest-selling U.S. title to date.
Read the full release ↗Bob Woodward’s Secrets: A Reporter’s Memoir
The investigative journalist reflects on a 55-year career covering American presidents; publishing September 29, 2026.
Read the full release ↗Lizzo’s debut picture book, Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’
The illustrated story features Lizzo and her famous flute and includes a QR code to an original song; publishing September 8, 2026.
Read the full release ↗Ms. Pat’s second memoir, Ms. American Dream
Atria will publish the comedian and TV personality’s memoir, tracing her rise from hardship in Atlanta; September 29, 2026.
Read the full release ↗Allen Levi’s Theo of Golden tops one million copies
Atria reported the novel surpassed a million copies across formats since it took over distribution in October 2025.
Read the full release ↗Jill Biden’s memoir, View from the East Wing
Gallery Books publishes the former First Lady’s behind-the-scenes account of the pandemic and the final Biden years; June 2, 2026.
Read the full release ↗Greg Greeley named CEO of Simon & Schuster
Greeley steps in as chief executive, succeeding Jonathan Karp, who becomes publisher of a new imprint, Simon Six.
Read the full release ↗Devlin Barrett’s The Department of Revenge
The three-time Pulitzer winner examines the Justice Department under Trump’s second term; publishing July 14, 2026.
Read the full release ↗Taylor Sheridan’s debut book, How to Not Die in Prison
The Yellowstone creator, with co-author Tom Nelson, offers a survival guide to maximum-security prison life; publishing June 23, 2026.
Read the full release ↗Jim Curtis’s The Book of Possibility
An experiential guide blending coaching, neuroscience, and spirituality; publishing September 22, 2026.
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