The Hudson Valley-based Golden Notebook Bookstore will launch its publishing press next year with author Abigail Thomas's memoir 'Still Life at 80: The Next Interesting Thing.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
Spiracle will feature titles from independent presses, while last month, Spotify also began offering audiobooks to US customersA new audiobook platform which aims to create a “lovely, welcoming, independent bookstore kind of vibe” has launched, as audio giant Spotify also enters the fast-growing... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-10-03 18:09:30 UTC ]
The owners of Franklin Fixtures, which supplies retail displays to bookstores, are opening a new independent bookstore and café named Plenty on Spring in Cookeville. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
Los Angeles’ Eso Won Books has announced that they will be shutting their doors at the end of the year. Since the 1980s, this independent bookstore has dedicated itself to celebrating the voices of Black writers. They are known for their large selection of books on every subject relating to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-06-14 15:53:11 UTC ]
Independent Bookstore Day was held this past Saturday in both the U.S. and Canada. Booksellers were delighted with the return of the annual holiday celebrating bookselling, and turnout, they agreed, was excellent. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
From April 25 to May 1, Libro.fm has a selection of audiobooks on sale for $5 each. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-04-25 15:56:05 UTC ]
Two decades ago, I wrote my very first novel while working at The Community Bookstore, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. That job enabled me to complete my book, not just because of the flexible hours, but because the other staffers were all aspiring writers, and many of our... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-01-12 09:50:45 UTC ]
Founded in October 2009 by Rebecca Fitting and Jessica Stockton Bagnulo, Greenlight Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. Combining the best traditions of the neighborhood bookstore with carefully curated, community-minded events, Greenlight has earned a reputation as a... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-11-11 09:49:39 UTC ]
For more than 20 years, I worked at the Booksmith, an independent bookstore located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco. For half that time, I ran the events program. I worked with publishers in selecting authors, creating a monthly schedule, and banging the drum to make sure... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-09-24 08:50:35 UTC ]
Founded in October 2009 by Rebecca Fitting and Jessica Stockton Bagnulo, Greenlight Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. Combining the best traditions of the neighborhood bookstore with carefully curated, community-minded events, Greenlight has earned a reputation as a... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-09-02 08:53:12 UTC ]
The Ontario-based publisher and independent bookstore has soft-launched a series of chapbooks by booksellers, for booksellers, aimed at sparking discussion and debate about important issues in the trade. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
On Saturday, April 24, 749 bookstores in all 50 states participated in bookselling's biggest yearly celebration. Here are some highlights of the day, in pictures. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
In advance of Independent Bookstore Day on April 24, the Community of Literary Magazines & Presses has put together a map of 140 bookstores that give special support to independent publishers. The list, which was compiled by recommendations from CLMP members, isn’t exhaustive, of course, but... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-04-23 14:00:20 UTC ]
Independent Bookstore Day, administered by the American Booksellers Association, takes place this coming Saturday, April 24. More than 740 stores are participating and booksellers are adjusting to the times, moving many events outdoors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
A round up of independent bookstore subscription services and care packages created to help these indies survive the pandemic. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-11-23 11:39:00 UTC ]
Ah, tradition! Just as Shakespeare wrote King Lear in quarantine, in this quarantine, rich people are buying copies of King Lear for $10,000,000. While independent bookstores are struggling during COVID—according to the American Booksellers Association, more than one independent bookstore has... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-11-09 17:44:18 UTC ]
Independent bookstores are hurting as shoppers stay online. Pick up one of our staff picks to support bookstores throughout the U.S. Whether you’re diving into an engrossing period drama, reading up on the history of protests or pandemics, or escaping into a fantastical world, chances are you’ve... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2020-11-06 16:00:54 UTC ]
Workman Publishing has launched a campaign to encourage readers to buy books from their local independent bookstore this holiday season, under the slogan. "Shop Local NOW, So You Can Shop Local FOREVER." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
Vroman's Bookstore is just one of many independent bookstores in danger of closing as a result of the pandemic. It's not too late to save them. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2020-10-05 10:00:03 UTC ]
This fall's independent bookstore regional trade shows started off last week with two big virtual fairs held by three organizations—and did so swimmingly. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]