Union Square Launches Singularity Novella Publishing Program
Union Square & Co. Is launching Singularity, a new program to publish 10-12 paperback novellas per year starting this September, aiming to offer
Union Square & Co., an imprint of Grand Central Publishing Group, will launch a new novella program called Singularity this September. The program, led by editorial director Mika Kasuga, plans to publish 10 to 12 paperback titles annually.
Singularity's inaugural titles arrive on September 1. Both are reissues: Adam Cesare's slasher novel Zero Lives Remaining and Harlan Ellison's post-apocalyptic work I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream. These editions will include new exclusive content and archival photos.
Fall and Spring Slates
The fall season continues with a debut. Kwan Ann Tan's The Waiter, a speculative choose-your-own-adventure story set in a surreal future London, is scheduled for November 3.
The spring 2027 lineup features a variety of genres. According to the publisher's announcement, the schedule includes the following titles:
| Title | Author | Publication Date | Description (per publisher) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Psalmist | John West | January 5, 2027 | About a recovering alcoholic. |
| You Just Have to Ask Me | Hadeer Elsbai | February 2, 2027 | A horror novella. |
| The Upper Tentacle | Amanda Helms | February 9, 2027 | An "anti-capitalist Lovecraftian homage." |
| Sweet Saints | Cassandra Khaw | March 3, 2027 | A cozy fantasy. |
| Shouting Distance | Cherie Priest | April 20, 2027 | A "gritty supernatural southern noir." |
A spokeswoman for Union Square told Publishers Weekly that while the first two books are reissues, Singularity will primarily focus on publishing frontlist titles.
Celebrating the Novella Format
The program aims to highlight the strengths of the novella. A company release stated the goal is to shows stories that achieve depth in a "concentrated, exhilarating format."
Emily Meehan, SVP and publisher at Union Square, explained the rationale behind the new line. She said the books are meant to provide a more accessible reading option in an age of distraction. The novellas will be published as paperbacks with French flaps.
"The Singularity program was born out of conversations Mika and I had about reduced attention spans and the desire for a more snack-sized reading experience that doesn’t compromise depth for length," Meehan said in a statement. She added that the program is a platform to shows the imprint's commitment to books that resonate with readers seeking sophisticated stories.
The program shows a focused publishing strategy for the imprint.
