Catapult Books is being sold; authors mourn a major loss to LA's literary scene Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times Oct 23, 2026 7 hrs ago 0 Some of the titles published by Catapult Books and its imprints Counterpoint Press and Soft Skull Press. 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