Simon & Schuster and Barnes & Noble Reach a Deal

After a dispute over terms that stretched for most of the year, Simon & Schuster and Barnes & Noble said in a joint statement on Monday that they had “resolved their outstanding business issues.” Both parties “look forward to promoting great books by Simon & Schuster authors,” they said.

Barnes & Noble, the nation’s largest book chain, was locked in a disagreement with Simon & Schuster over how much it was willing to pay for books. Major publishers have said in recent months that Barnes & Noble has sharply increased its demands on publishers while making the case that its stores provide valuable “showroom” space and increase sales as a result.

Barnes & Noble has been placing much smaller orders of Simon & Schuster books since the stalemate has stretched on, damaging sales for authors.

Talks between Simon & Schuster progressed after the abrupt resignation of William Lynch, the chief executive of Barnes & Noble, last month.

All summer, editors at Simon & Schuster have become increasingly nervous that the dispute would remain unresolved before the big fall bookselling season begins after Labor Day.

In an e-mail sent to authors and agents on Monday, Carolyn K. Reidy, the chief executive of Simon & Schuster, thanked them for their support “during this most difficult period.”

“I and my colleagues have felt keenly the effect this trade dispute has had on books published during this time and have tried nevertheless to achieve the best possible distribution and marketing for your books, which we know are the product of many years of effort,” Ms. Reidy said.