Kirkus Reviews: “Working toward an arrangement with an acquiring company”

According to an internal memo obtained by Daily Finance, Kirkus Reviews has found a potential buyer and will continue publication.

Here’s an excerpt from the memo from Kirkus Reviews, managing editor Eric Liebetrau, reprinted in the article: “I am writing to let you know that Kirkus is working toward an arrangement with an acquiring company to continue the publication of our outstanding pre-publication reviews journal. Details will be forthcoming in the next 2-3 weeks, but for now please begin sending galleys to the appropriate editors immediately. We will publish a second issue in January, and then reassess the situation and hopefully continue publication in February and beyond.”

Last year, a Twitter post (which was later deleted) renewed hopes that the book review outlet could survive. GalleyCat has repeatedly sought comment from Kirkus Reviews about the future of the magazine, but as of this writing, we have not received a response.

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