As we search for meaning in the chaos and joy amid the sadness, the books we champion will serve as a beacon and a balm." What has changed are the times into which we will be discovering and publishing these books. "Our mission remains the same: to publish the most satisfying books we can find, with passion and purpose and profitability. I am grateful to Bob Bakish for his faith in me, and to all of you for your spirit of cooperation and support through the years.
Karp, who has been president and publisher of S&S Adult Publishing, said in a letter to staff yesterday that he is honored by the appointment and that despite the challenges of the past four months-"a pandemic, a prospective sale, and the loss of our extraordinary leader, Carolyn Reidy"-he can't imagine "a more exciting opportunity than to lead Simon & Schuster, known equally as a home to beloved authors and for its long history of innovation and excellence in publishing. Jonathan Karp has been named president and CEO of Simon & Schuster, succeeding Carolyn Reidy, who died suddenly on May 12.
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