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'Here's to local governments waking up to the fact that bookstores and libraries are essential to our way of life,' Patterson said in a statement. 'Here's to media coverage of books, booksellers, and publishers, and to a wiser, more literate America.' Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Light' was published in May but has stayed visible due to acclaim like a nomination for the National Book Awards. Now many independent bookstores say Anthony Doerr's novel is one of their top sellers. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Overall, Black Friday sales are said to have dropped this year, but some independent bookstores reported strong sales on Friday and Saturday of the holiday weekend, even as they celebrated the Indies First bookstore initiative. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indies First, in which authors appear at independent bookstores and sometimes work as booksellers, will be happening again this year on Small Business Saturday. Take a look at who's signed up. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For anyone worried that independent bookstores are struggling, the upbeat mood at the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association show painted a reassuring and hopeful picture. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writer Kate Brittain has created a one-stop database of America's independent bookstores, Better Place to Buy Books. She estimates that there are over 2,300 indie bookstores in the USA. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers simply cannot function without independent bookstores, notes Tom Roberge of New Directions as he reflects on the Amazon/Hachette battle Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Poland's two largest bookstore chains, Matras and Empik, are adding new services and plan vast expansions amid a shrinking number of independent bookstores. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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 at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2014-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wednesday’s BookExpo panel on the future of bricks-and-mortar retailing couldn’t have been scheduled at a more auspicious time for indies: the day after the American Booksellers Association announced a resurgence in the number of independent bookstores. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year several independent bookstores have tried putting their weight behind a single title in an effort to see if they can move the sales needle through strong, but quick, promotional efforts. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After the success of the Indies First movement this November, in which authors worked at independent bookstores, the newest event is called Storytime Day. Spokesperson Kate DiCamillo urges authors to read a story at their local bookstore. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Love him or hate him, you can't fault James Patterson for his generosity, as he's giving some $1 million of his money back to independent bookstores. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While two independent bookstores in Door County, Wisconsin, have closed or will close, two others report an uptick in sales. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Many independent bookstores reported holiday sales as good or better than last year's, while Amazon called the 2013 holiday season its best ever. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Previously, independent bookstores tended to stay away from marketing self-published authors, but in the age of Amazon, some are embracing local authors no matter how they released their work. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Many were sounding the death knell for independent bookstores as first Barnes & Noble and then Amazon rose to prominence. But indie stores have surprised the naysayers. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With Indies First, Shop Small, and Thanks for Shopping Indie, independent bookstores could get off to a strong start. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thanks to Sherman Alexie's forgetfulness, writers across the U.S. will volunteer at their local bookstore Saturday for the inaugural Indies First day.Not long ago the writer Sherman Alexie missed one of his readings, standing up fans at the Queen Anne Book Company, a store in Seattle. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The partnership between independent bookstores and university presses has a long and mutually rewarding history that has balanced the differences between the trade and academic business models. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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