Wimpy Kid and Family to Hit the Road in ‘The Long Haul’ & other news from PW

 

Wimpy Kid and Family to Hit the Road in ‘The Long Haul’
Orange: it’s the color of traffic barrels, detour signs, and the cover of 'The Long Haul,' the ninth book in Jeff Kinney’s bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, which will see the Heffley clan heading out of town. more »

Humble Bundle, Image Offer All-Graphic Novel e-Bundle
Humble Bundle, the website that bundles digital content and offers it to consumers for whatever they wish to pay, is teaming with Image Comics to offer its first all-graphic novel digital bundle. And beginning May 13 HB will start a “Book Tab,” a page on the site dedicated to e-book and audiobook promotions. more »

German Publisher Makes Digital Move in the U.S.
German publisher Bastei Lubbe is the latest overseas publisher to use digital distribution to enter the U.S. market. Over the next year, the company plans to release 200 e-books and 20 apps into the U.S. According to Colin Lovrinovic, head of international sales for Bastei, the company began a limited rollout over the winter and is now accelerating the pace of its release schedule. more » »

Cover Reveal: Ally Condie's 'Atlantia'
PW has the exclusive first look at the cover of Ally Condie's forthcoming standalone YA novel, "Atlantia." more » »

THE ROUNDUP

'Game of Thrones,' Books vs. Show: T.V. is a wholly different medium from the printed page, and as the show matures, the differences between the books and the show become more pronounced.

The Best Money and Power Books: More than just Machiavelli: the rundown of the best books occupied with power and money.

Giovanni's Room to Close: A longtime staple in the Philadelphia LGBT community is closing its doors—the country’s oldest LGBT bookstore, Giovanni’s Room, will close May 17.

Ban "Violent" Seuss Title, Says Patron: Dr. Seuss’s beloved 1963 picture book "Hop on Pop" encourages children to take a pop at dad, according to an irate reader who demanded that the Toronto Public Library ban it from its collection.

Bookstore Opening in Coeur d’Alene: The 2,700-square-foot Idaho store will sell books, greeting cards and educational games.