> Imagine a world where you wanted something good to read, and among all the garbage out there saw a title and went "this one is by Simon & Schuster, it has to be good".

this still exists, but the presses are harder to find and mostly independent. FSG books are always good.

also, books these indie presses are always good: - tyrant (rip) - graywolf - new directions - NYRB

and some more, but idk your taste so not gonna recommend them.