Chronicle Books has hired Leigh Haber as an editor-at-large. Haber, former v-p and executive editor at Rodale, is currently a consultant for such companies as Blurb and Reboot Media. In her new role, she will be responsible for acquiring and developing at least five books a year, primarily focusing on wellness topics for Chronicle’s lifestyle category. Based in New Jersey, she started working with the company on May 18, and will attend BEA on behalf of Chronicle.