Macmillan has acquired the book, e-book, audiobook, and audio original catalogs of Sounds True, the mind, body, spirit company that will now focus on its direct-to-consumer platform, including online learning, events, and digital media.
The purchase includes backlist, forthcoming titles, and original audio content. Books and e-books will be published under the St. Martin's Essentials imprint, and audio will be published by Macmillan Audio. Sounds True authors joining St. Martin's Essentials and Macmillan Audio include Jon Kabat-Zinn, Pema Chödrön, Richard C. Schwartz, Caroline Myss, David Deida, Tara Brach, Wim Hof, Terri Cole, and Jack Kornfield.
Macmillan CEO Jon Yaged commented: "Sounds True has been a longtime Macmillan distribution client. In that time, we've seen firsthand the passion and commitment with which Tami Simon and Sounds True have built a remarkable program. This acquisition represents our deepening investment in content that helps people live with greater intention, clarity, and purpose."
Sounds True founder Tami Simon said, "Macmillan shares our values and our deep commitment to authors and the messages they bring into the world. After 40 years, it feels like a growth-filled evolution for our publishing program to expand further with such a trusted and mission-aligned partner."
Jennifer Enderlin, president & publisher of the St. Martin's Publishing Group, added, "We're excited to welcome Sounds True's publishing program. We admire what Tami has built over the last 40 years and we're delighted to continue and build on her legacy, bringing Sounds True authors to their new St. Martin's Essentials home."
And Mary Beth Roche, president and publisher of Macmillan Audio, said, "Sounds True has set a high standard in wellness and personal growth audiobooks. We're thrilled to bring this exceptional content into the Macmillan Audio list and expand its reach across our fast-growing listener base."