Diversion Books
Diversion Books is an independent American publishing company based in New York City. Founded in 2010 by Scott Waxman, the company publishes books in nonfiction and fiction in print, digital, and audio formats.
History
Diversion Books was established in 2010 by publishing executive Scott Waxman after his career as a literary agent and editor. In 2015, Publishers Weekly noted that Diversion Books began as an e-book imprint before evolving into a publisher in all formats, and that early acquisitions included a five-book paranormal romance series by author Kristin Cast.[1]. In 2024, Diversion was rated one of Publishers Weekly fastest growing publishers[2].
Operations
Diversion Books publishes and distributes up to 50 titles annually through its trade partnership with Simon & Schuster[3], offering books in multiple formats. The company’s catalog includes biography, cultural history, genre fiction, and works by known authors in entertainment and popular culture and story-driven fiction in multiple genres.
Notable Titles and Authors
Diversion’s list includes titles covered by national and regional media. Publications associated with the company include memoirs and biographies that received independent editorial attention:
Titles with Independent Recognition
- Tiffany Haddish: I Curse You With Joy — memoir by Tiffany Haddish[4].
- How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It — e-book by Mark Cuban published by Diversion Books, covered in The Wall Street Journal.
- Kid Start-Up: How YOU Can Become an Entrepreneur — book by Mark Cuban, Shaan Patel, and Ian McCue, published by Diversion Books and distributed by Simon & Schuster.
- Codename Nemo and Into Enemy Waters — history titles cited in Diversion announcement[5]
- It’s Just a F*ing Date** — by Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt.
- The Lathe of Heaven — Ursula K. Le Guin.
- Exponential Organizations — by Salim Ismail.
- Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR’s 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal — by David Pietrusza.
- Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From the Lives of Metal Legends — edited by Jon Wiederhorn.
- Life in the Fast Lane: The Eagles’ Reckless Ride Down the Rock & Roll Highway — Mick Wall (covered by The Pitch KC).
Industry Recognition
Industry trade publications have described Diversion as a fast-growing independent publisher with a diverse portfolio across nonfiction and fiction categories.[2]
References
- ↑ Swanson |, Clare. "Diversion Books Branches Out". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Milliot |, Jim. "Fast-Growing Independent Publishers, 2024". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ↑ "S&S to Distribute Diversion". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ↑ Tagen-Dye, Carly (12/13/2023). "Tiffany Haddish to Tell All in New 2024 Book: 'The Wig Is Off' (Exclusive)". People. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help); Check date values in:|date=(help) - ↑ Barrett, Claire (2024-06-18). "Codename Nemo: How nine men captured a Nazi sub and shortened WWII". Navy Times. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
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