"E-Reads is one of the publishing industry's pioneering companies, and it shares Open Road's passion for the digital future," says Open Road cofounder and CEO Jane Friedman. "Richard Curtis has built an incredible catalog filled with beloved and bestselling authors, and we are excited to welcome them to the Open Road family as we bring all of our resources to connecting them with readers around the world."
E-Reads' catalog spans multiple genres, with a focus on science fiction and fantasy authors including Dan Simmons, Harlan Ellison, Greg Bear, John Norman, Dave Duncan, Dan Simmons, Brian Aldiss, and Robert Sheckley; mystery bestsellers including Aaron Elkins and Barbara Parker; romance star Laura Kinsale; and horror master Ray Garton, who will now join Open Road's growing list of genre greats.