This is page 6 of the book publishing news archives.

Hachette to Buy Perseus Book Group (2014-06-25): Hachette confirmed it is acquiring independent publisher Perseus Book Group, denies the move is to get leverage over Amazon.com.

Angry Robot Books Shutters YA and Mystery Imprints (2014-06-21): Angry Robot Books closes two imprints, its YA imprint Strange Chemistry and Exhibit A, which publishes mysteries and crime novels.

Apple Settles Ebook Price Fixing Suit With Department of Justice (2014-06-17): In a surprise move, Apple has reversed course and is settling the ebook price fixing case with the U.S. DOJ. The settlement is secret and subject to court approval.

Stephen Colbert Declares War on Amazon.com (2014-06-05): Stephen Colbert declares war on Amazon.com and refers to founder Jeff Bezos as Lord Bezomort for delaying shipment of Colbert's books due to fight with Hachette.

Penguin Random House Unveils New Logo (2014-06-05): Penguin Random House has unveiled its new logo. The publishers merged last year.

Rihanna's CFDA Gown Challenges News Outlets (2014-06-04): Mainstream media had trouble covering Rihanna's racy CFDA gown. The gown was see through and impossible to show on television.

Tor.com Launches New Short Fiction Imprint (2014-06-01): Tor.com announced the launch of its new short fiction imprint. It is accepting submissions now.

Atria Publishing Launches Keywords Press Imprint (2014-05-25): Atria Publishing has launched Keywords Press, which it bills as an imprint for digital influences.

Authors Caught in the Crossfire of Hachette - Amazon War (2014-05-24): Hachette authors are caught in the crossfire as the war between Amazon and Hachette heats up.

Hachette Accuses Amazon of Deliberately Delaying Shipments for Some of Its Books (2014-05-09): Hachette is accusing Amazon of delaying shipments for some of its books. Some books are getting delays of two to three weeks despite Hachette supplying Amazon with books.

Amazon.com Expands Sunday Delivery to 15 More Cities (2014-05-08): In addition to NYC and LA, 15 more cities will now get Sunday delivery from Amazon.com.

Russian President Vladimir Putin Bans Swearing in Books (2014-05-07): Russian president Vladimir Putin has banned swearing in books.

News Corp Buys Harlequin for $415 Million (2014-05-03): News Corp. paid $415 million to purchase Harlequin, which will become a subsidiary of HarperCollins. Harlquin has a huge international readership.

Lee Boudreaux Gets Her Own Imprint With Little, Brown (2014-04-25): Ecco Editorial Director Lee Boudreaux is leaving HarperCollins to start her own imprint at Little, Brown and Company.

Leonard Riggio Sells 3.7 Million Shares of Barnes and Noble Stock (2014-04-17): Barnes and Noble Chairman Leonard Riggio sells 3.7 million shares of stock. He will still own 20% of the company.

Mara Anastas Named Publisher of Aladdin Books and Simon Pulse (2014-04-06): Mara Anastas has been named publisher of Aladdin Books and Simon Pulse.

Amazon Issues Credits in Connection With Ebook Price Fixing Settlement (2014-03-26): Amazon has issued credits to customers in connection with the ebook price fixing case in which the publishers settled with the Department of Justice.

Amy Poehler is Named as the Honorary Chairperson of World Book Night (2014-03-26): Amy Poehler is the Honorary Chairperson for the third annual World Book Night in which special editions of selected books are given away in communities all over the world.

Lewis Carroll Discusses His Hatred of Fame in Letter Up for Auction (2014-02-26): Lewis Carrooll discusess his hatred of fame in a letter to a friend that is being auctioned by Bonhams

James Patterson Sends $267,000 to Help Indie Bookstores (2014-02-20): James Patterson wrote checks for $267,000 to 54 indie bookstores this week. He has pledged to give $1 million this year to help independent booksellers.