How to identify a first printing
- Follows Hachette / Little, Brown house style: a descending number line on the copyright page with the lowest digit indicating the printing, typically alongside a 'First Edition' statement (Hachette imprints often add a month/year). Because the imprint is brand new, confirm the exact wording per title rather than assuming it.
- Modern Little, Brown practice (number line plus 'First Edition'/'First Printing') is the safest reference for a first printing.
Notable points & cautions
- New Adult romance imprint announced February 2025 under Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR), a division of Hachette Book Group; editorial lead Lisa Yoskowitz.
- First hardcover titles appeared in 2026 (e.g., Sable Sorensen's 'Dire Bound,' March 2026); plans a boutique list of roughly 10–20 titles per year.
- Very new imprint — verify the first-printing statement on each individual title.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Requited. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Requited book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Follows Hachette / Little, Brown house style: a descending number line on the copyright page with the lowest digit indicating the printing, typically alongside a 'First Edition' statement (Hachette imprints often add a month/year). Because the imprint is brand new, confirm the exact wording per title rather than assuming it. Modern Little, Brown practice (number line plus 'First Edition'/'First Printing') is the safest reference for a first printing.
Does Requited use a number line?
Modern Little, Brown practice (number line plus 'First Edition'/'First Printing') is the safest reference for a first printing.
Is a book-club edition a Requited first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. New Adult romance imprint announced February 2025 under Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR), a division of Hachette Book Group; editorial lead Lisa Yoskowitz.
What era does this cover?
This covers Requited (2025–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.