Simon & Schuster selects 100 signature books for its centenary celebration

Simon & Schuster is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Highlights will include promotional giveaways, a dedicated website and a spring gala featuring Judy Blume, Bob Woodward and other authors. Photo: AP

One of the world’s largest and most influential publishers, Simon & Schuster, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

To mark the centennial, the publisher has unveiled a list of 100 notable releases - a blend of bestsellers, prize winners, headline makers and cultural sensations. The list tells many stories, through the books selected, not selected, and the evolution of what has been highlighted.