BTW News Briefs

Warner Books Becomes Grand Central Publishing

On March 26, Warner Books Senior Vice President and Publisher Jamie Raab announced that Warner Books, part of Hachette Book Group USA, was renamed Grand Central Publishing. The name change happened a month before the publisher's move to new headquarters at 237 Park Avenue, near New York's Grand Central Station. When the Time Warner Book Group was sold to the France's Hachette Livre last year, one of the terms of sale stipulated that Warner Books must change its name.

Grand Central Publishing's first list will be this fall. Among the titles to be published under the new name are The Choice by Nicholas Sparks, Celebrity Detox by Rosie O'Donnell, and I Am America (And So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert. The company will launch a new imprint, Twelve, headed by Jonathan Karp, this spring.

NEIBA's New Address & Phone Numbers

The New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA), which previously announced its move to 297 Broadway, #212, Arlington, MA 02474, this week sent news of its new office phone numbers: (781) 316-8894; fax: (781) 316-2605. And toll-free: (866) 398-8860.

Audiobook of the Year Finalists Announced

The Audio Publishers Association (APA) has announced the four finalists for the 2007 Audiobook of the Year Award. APA will recognize one title as the Audiobook of the Year at "The Audies" awards ceremony on June 1 at The Rainbow Room in New York City. Also recognized at the ceremony will be winners in 31 Audie categories, chosen based on content, production quality, packaging, and narration.

The four finalists for Audiobook of the Year are: Inspired by... The Bible Experience: New Testament (Zondervan); This I Believe (Audio Renaissance); To Kill a Mockingbird (Caedmon); and World War Z, (Random House Audio).