February 22, 2026

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Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s aggressive global tariff policy is unconstitutional, offering some respite for the publishing industry after months of supply chain uncertainty. Hachette logged 11% revenue growth in 2025, thanks to a handful of mega-bestsellers and its November 2024 acquisition of Union Square. Follett hired a team of library experts and announced a range of tech infrastructure investments to attract public library clients post-Baker & Taylor. Zando launched Evil Twin, a horror imprint that will publish its first title in August. And we previewed this year's Winter Institute, which kicks off February 23 in Pittsburgh.

On February 18, Ohio began its year-long, statewide celebration of Toni Morrison’s life, work, and legacy at the Mitchell Hall Event Center in Columbus. Attending the event were (from l.) Morrison’s son and granddaughter, Ford and Safa Morrison; author Hanif Abdurraqib; and Rebecca Asmo, Ohio Humanities executive director. (Courtesy Kristy Eckert Communications)

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are unconstitutional, a decision that should offer the book publishing and printing industries a measure of relief after more than a year of uncertainty and disruption. more

HBG Sales Jumped 11% in 2025

Buoyed by the November 2024 acquisition of Union Square from Barnes & Noble, revenue at Hachette Book Group rose 11% in 2025 over the previous year, parent company Lagadère reported. Excluding the purchase, sales still rose 3% over 2024. more

Follett Content Adds Personnel, Enhancements

To build up its expertise in the public library market following the closing of Baker & Taylor, Follett Content has hired more than 10 veteran professionals—including some from B&T—and is in the process of upgrading its infrastructure. more

Zando Unmasks Evil Twin Horror Imprint

Following the success of its romance imprint Slowburn, the publisher aims to replicate its book community–focused social media strategy to get horror by debut and familiar voices into the hands of fans, beginning this August with A.P. Thayer’s Tapeworm. more

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