Bookstore sales for the first six months of 2014 were down 7.9% compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
International online boutique bookseller Best Little Bookshop has launched in beta form, with the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Celebrations include karaoke and a film contest that will enable the winner to go on his or her own Tsukuru Tazaki-like pilgrimage. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The brainchild of Tiffany Razzano, founder of Wordier Than Thou, the inaugural event will include at least 30 bookstores across the state. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ever since California booksellers paved the way to boost sales and promote the “shop local” message with California Bookstore Day last May, other booksellers have been trying to figure out a way to replicate their success. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Esther Day is celebrated on Aug. 3, the birthday of teenager Esther Earl, with whom 'The Fault in Our Stars' author Green became acquainted before she died in 2010. Earl suggested the holiday center on 'the kinds of love that are too often overlooked in our culture: love among friends and... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
The second branch of Waterstones' iconic London Hatchards bookstore will open in St Pancras... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Next month the Austin bookstore is creating its own day to celebrate its independence with free books, activities, and cake. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
UK bookstore chain Waterstones recently opened a location in Southwold, Suffolk titled Southwold Books. Some residents say it's hiding the fact that it's not independently owned. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Several high-end book publishers have made forays into hotel retail and hotels are adding lobby libraries, but are these merely pleasant redundancies? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The downward trend of bookstore sales continued in May with sales in the month off 7.5% compared to May 2013. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Despite torrential rains, the first Chicago Independent Bookstore Day on July 12 was a huge success that exceeded all expectations, participating indie booksellers told PW. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Paypal has blocked the Belgian bookstore ‘t Vershil, specialising in books and DVDs for a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
The launch of the Espresso Book Machine at BookExpo America in June 2007 promised to usher in a new age of bookseller publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued an official proclamation earlier this week, declaring Saturday, July 12 to be Chicago Independent Bookstore Day. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The British Museum has unveiled a new 1, 200 sq ft bookshop aimed at doubling revenue. The new... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Just days ahead of Chicago Bookstore Day on July 12, California Bookstore Day, which inspired it, announced a new sponsor. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Independent bookshops need to make readers feel special in order to compete against online retailers, say book trade experts. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bookshops around the country are gearing up to cash in on the Tour de France. Anticipation of... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Although San Francisco, Calif.-based Bibliohead Bookstore is only 700 sq. ft., it is confronting a problem that many of its larger brethren are also coping with: rising rent. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]