Sarah Waters will be going on a two-week tour, largely of high street bookshops, to promote her... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
The new Amazon Fire phone comes with technology that allows consumers to scan an item and then purchase it on Amazon. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The new Amazon Fire phone comes with technology that allows consumers to scan an item and then purchase it on Amazon. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
As the longtime owners of Women & Children First in Chicago and Nicola's Books in Ann Arbor seek to turn their stores over to new owners, several small Midwest bookstores are also undergoing transition. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
The owners of Tell Me a Story in Enfield, Conn., and Monte Cristo Bookshop in New London, Conn., are ready to move on after less than two years in business. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
When we asked you to share anecdotes and photos of your favourite independent bookshops, the stories poured in. From romance surrounded by Shakespeare to an encounter with a falconry-loving policeman, here is a selection of your bookshop memoriesSee all the contributions and add your own on... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Authors want both online and bricks and mortar retailers to thrive, Louise Doughty has said.... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Waterstones has announced the opening of its fourth shop in two months in Southwold, Suffolk.... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Nine indie stores so far have teamed up to hold a Chicago Independent Bookstore Day this July. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
According to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday morning, April bookstore sales fell 1.3%, to $684 million. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
A mini UK bookshop boom appears to be under way as a fifth new store opening is announced in a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Two months after California's Bookstore Day on May 3 proved to be an overwhelming success, Chicago indie booksellers are organizing their own bookstore day, scheduled for July 12. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
As Foyles closes the doors of its world famous, 111-year-old London store and opens a new one share words and images that stir your memories of independent bookshopsShare your photos and stories via GuardianWitness With Amazon still throwing its considerable weight into the ongoing dispute... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jeff Kinney says he plans to open a bookstore in his town of Plainville, Mass., aimed at breaking even within five years. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new bookstore is set to open in Madison, N.J., but it needs a name and it's asking the public for help. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
To choose among the dozens of bookstores in the city, we asked several authors and booksellers to be our guide. Here it is again for those who might have missed the feature and want to check out some of these fabulous stores. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Yes, it's called My Independent Bookshop, but what does Penguin Random House's new site do for booksellers?I've just opened my very own bookshop at myindependentbookshop.com, the new book recommendation site from Penguin Random House. I enjoyed choosing the font for my logo (Shakespearean), the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
A one-day sale at the popular children's bookstore in Carpinteria, Calif. will precede its unexpected closing on June 30 Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Over 70 bookshops have signed up to create profiles on Penguin Random House’s consumer book... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Luxury international bookseller and publisher Assouline is to open a new store in London’s... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]