Lisbeth Salander is one of the most compelling heroines of 21st century crime literature, and I am thrilled to see readers have welcomed her return.
There's a blockbuster side to Knopf, whether it's P. D. James or John le Carre or our best-selling books. We try to sell our writers as aggressively as those houses regarded as commercial with a capital C.
'Dispatches' is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century and the most brilliant treatment of war and men I have ever read.
We all have our notions of sport. If I'd wanted to make my living climbing mountains, I wouldn't have gone into publishing. Most of the time, you're sitting in a dark room reading a manuscript.
I think I'm more marketing- and sales-oriented than others, and the notion of selling books continues to interest me.
Sonia Sotomayor has lived a remarkable life, and her achievements will prove an inspiration to readers around the world.
I have nothing but regret that I cannot continue to behave the way I behaved all my life, and I can't wait for a chance to behave immoderately again.
I have, from time to time, stopped using it for books, when they pissed me off about something - the negotiation with Hachette, for instance. I thought that was outrageous bullying, and I discontinued using Amazon for books. I did use it for socks, but I didn't use it to buy books.
Tony Blair is one of the most significant world leaders of the modern era. He has a remarkable story to tell. His tenure as prime minister was marked by close relationships with Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush, and he enjoys a profile in this country that is rare among foreign leaders.
I am still convinced I have the best job in the world.
Tony Blair is an extremely popular figure in North America. His memoir is refreshing, both for its candour and vivid portrayal of political life.
There isn't really a whole lot to know about me.
I'm a boring guy who's got a great job in a profession that still gives me a great deal of pleasure after 35 years.
One of the great things about New York is this wonderful park we have.
There are not too many people who are polymathic these days.
I don't have a glamorous lifestyle.
In 'Lean In,' Sheryl Sandberg gives a frank assessment of what it will take for women to move forward as equals to men. Her book is full of sound advice and informed recommendations and marked by its positive outlook.
I believe 'Lean In' has the power to change not only our outlook but also the world and that it will become a touchstone publication for a generation of women.
The Pakistani writers are addressing change and what's happening today in the world. There is something completely contemporary in this writing.
We are seeing historic, record-breaking sales across all types of our accounts in North America for 'The Lost Symbol.'
