Independent booksellers have slammed the heavy discounting of new hardback titles by larger retailers as “pretty close to chaos” and “enormously detrimental to authors” ahead of the release of Philip Pullman's first Book of Dust novel (Penguin Random House Children's and David Fickling Books). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
A used bookstore opens in El Paso; Kansas pop-up may become permanent; Indiana kids store hits Kickstarter; Paris's Grande Dame; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
ABA's Teicher reflects on 2017; the scheme that saved a Maine bookstore; San Francisco's Booksmith expands; Tennessee's new indie; and more Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Independent bookshop Cover to Cover in Swansea is to take on new ownership after former owner Sarah Rees has decided to step down. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
The number of bookshops in Ireland has dropped by 30 in the past decade, new figures have revealed, but booksellers in the country are currently bullish about the future of physical retail. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
While summertime means vacations and a break from the normal routine for many people, it is the busiest time of the year for seasonal booksellers—especially when your store is near the Great Lakes. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
New bookstores open in Texas and Colorado; a beloved Miami bookstore may be saved; Asian authors are upset with Amazon; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Big Green Bookshop co-owner Simon Key came face to face with presenter Piers Morgan on ITV this morning (26th June) - months after the pair had a heated Twitter feud over the merits of J K Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
A Philly bookstore launches a GoFundMe campaign; 'pay as you like' bookstore in Jordan is saved by crowdfunding; a Strand co-owner looks back at the store's 90 years; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bookshops around the country are unveiling a host of magical events — including Quidditch Pong, Harry Potter Bingo and Horcrux hunts—to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of J K Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Bloomsbury). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
How should booksellers respond to books that challenge their ability to host an event while also offending their own political or moral principles? A BookExpo panel tried to answer just that. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Ohio-based literary press is opening a bookstore/cafe/bar in its new headquarters in Columbus's South Side neighborhood. The new store will sell Two Dollar Radio's titles, as well as books published by other small presses. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Dallas's Interabang to open soon; ABFEE's director is leaving; Macmillan offers special terms for new stores; a bookstore thrives on the Jersey shore; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new indie for Oklahoma; Belmont Books opens in Massachusetts; a North Carolina chainlet changes hands; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
From the Bangkok Post: As in many Western markets, independent bookstores stress personal service and warm environments in Thailand's bookselling industry. The post Thailand’s Independent Bookstores: Curating Inventory for Their Patrons appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bookshops, libraries and schools are preparing to mark the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with quizzes, events and an attempt to break a world record. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The publishing industry has rallied round to support Newham Bookshop’s charity drive for victims of the Grenfell Tower in London. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
New bookstores for Missouri and New Jersey; Texas resort-town store wins top honor; Michigan and Ohio stores to reopen; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bookstore sales rose 1.8% in April, over the same period in 2016, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Bookstore revenue was $714 million for the month, compared to $701 for the same period a year ago. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Stores to close in California and Singapore; expanded bookstores coming to Baltimore and Chicago; an Ohio bookstore reopens; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]