The Novel by James A. Michener

A Publishing Industry Drama of Writers, Editors, Critics, and Small-Town Pennsylvania Mysteries

Set in rural Pennsylvania Dutch country and New York City publishing houses, James A. Michener explores the inner mechanics of book publishing through four distinct viewpoints: a celebrated aging author, an ambitious trade editor, a cynical literary critic, and a devoted small-town reader.

When veteran novelist Lukas Yoder writes his final book, corporate restructuring, critical backlash, and a local crime unravel the publication process. The narrative details author contracts, editorial revisions, book jacket design, and literary marketing during a changing publishing era.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Discover an insider's look at the commercial book publishing world from bestselling author James A. Michener. Ideal for writers, editors, book club readers, and publishing history enthusiasts.