Big Fiction

Dan Sinykin’s audiobook offers an insightful look into the transformative changes in the American publishing industry from the late 1950s to the present, highlighting how corporate consolidation and industry shifts have influenced fiction, literary forms, and authorship. Through detailed exploration of various sectors—including mass-market, trade, nonprofit, and employee-owned publishers—the book examines the impact on diverse writers and narratives, emphasizing the experiences of women and people of color. It provides a compelling internal perspective on the world of publishing and how it has shaped contemporary literature.