The Literary Press Group of Canada joins colleagues across the publishing industry in mourning the loss of Noah Genner, President & CEO Emeritus of BookNet Canada. His two decades at BookNet Canada, with 15 as President & CEO, resulted in innovations that are essential to the success of publishers across Canada. The book supply chain runs on BookNet products such as SalesData, LibraryData, CataList, and BiblioShare, which provide users with powerful data-driven insights and help booksellers, librarians, and readers discover Canadian books in an efficient and convenient way. BookNet’s research and publication program is equally valuable, illuminating trends in book sales and reading habits. Beyond his many professional accomplishments, Noah Genner’s dedication to the book publishing community, as well as his good humour and kindness, was obvious to all.

LPG publishers continue to rely on the tools that Noah Genner shepherded into being: his contributions to this industry cannot be overstated. We will miss his regular presentations and his friendly and collaborative presence in our community.

On behalf of our board of directors and member publishers, we extend heartfelt sympathy to Noah’s family and friends, and to our valued colleagues at BookNet Canada.