Critical Linking, a daily roundup of the most interesting bookish links from around the web is sponsored by Libro.FM. “Despite ... Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2019-07-25 10:30:48 UTC ]
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A total of 580 bookstores participated in the fifth annual Independent Bookstore Day, hosting special events, author readings and parties. Here are some photos from the day from our PW team and other contributors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With a record number of stores participating, independent booksellers held a wide range of events to attract customers to April 27's Independent Bookstore Day. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The MoCCA Arts Festival, an annual indie and self-published comics and graphic novels show organized by the Society of Illustrators, attracted another big crowd to the Metropolitan West Event space in Manhattan April 6-7. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Independent Book Publishers Association held its annual IBPA University this year April 5-6 in Chicago, where 325 attendees mixed and mingled and talked shop about indie publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Microsoft has shuttered its ebook bookstore, yet another move by the company away from selling traditional consumer goods and services, with the exception of its Xbox console.Microsoft made its decision without fanfare on Tuesday, simply posting a notice in the corner of the Microsoft Store app... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2019-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The six-year-old Ann Arbor bookstore has grown from 2,600 sq. ft. and seven employees when it opened to nearly 4,000 sq. ft. and 27 employees today. Long-time PGW Northwest sales rep Cindy Heidemann is known as "a master at helping buyers focus on what is important for their stores." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The British Book Awards, or 'Nibbies'–which comprise both industry and book honors–today announce their books of the year shortlists. The post The British Book Awards: 2019 Books of the Year Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brexit remains a source of uncertainty for all British publishers, but it has already negatively impacted the academic publishing sector in the U.K. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At the Association of American Publishers' PSP conference on scholarly and professional publishing, speakers will address data security, licensing, AI, and leadership. The post AAP’s 2019 Professional and Scholarly Conference: ‘Mission Critical’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Festival directors, journalists, authors, broadcasters, editors, publishers, booksellers, illustrators, translators, educators, and literary agents are among the big cohort of judges for the 2019 'Nibbies.' The post British Book Awards: More Than 65 Judges for 2019 appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Winter Institute 14 in Albuquerque, N.M., PW announced its slate of five finalists for indie bookstore of the year. Many are responsible for the current rise in independent bookselling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The National Book Critics Circle announced the finalists for its annual literary awards on Tuesday, with Zadie Smith, Rachel Kushner, Robert Christgau and the late Denis Johnson among the nominees. Los Angeles author Kushner's "The Mars Room" and Johnson's "The Largesse of the Sea Maiden" both... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie bookstores aren't known for stocking a wide assortment of genre fiction titles, but booksellers are finding that it's time for that to change. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After 35 years at West 80th Street and Broadway, Westsider Rare & Used Books is closing next month because of slowing sales. [] "> To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2019-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a shift, American readers have become more interested in books about mental health than about diet and exercise, according to data released by bookstore chain Barnes & Noble. The data, collected around the New Year's season, seems to indicate that readers' annual resolutions are focusing... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The annual British Book Awards, with winners to be announced May 13, are widening their recognition of independent publishers and of nonfiction and illustrated work in children's books. The post British Book Awards Expanded for 2019 in Children’s Books, Small Presses appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sometimes shopping online for holiday gifts seems like the easy way out, but when looking for something really special and personal, Barnes & Noble believes going to the store is essential to finding that perfect gift. That's why the brand is recasting its booksellers as the all-knowing book... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2018-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a letter to the court last week, lawyers for Demos Parneros contend that “as a matter of law” B&N lacks the foundation to recover anything from its former CEO, and further suggest that the retailer’s theory that Parneros purposefully derailed the sale of the company to preserve his role... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At a 20-minute initial conference, lawyers for Demos Parneros portrayed the fired CEO as a respected executive who is now "unhirable" after being wrongly dismissed for alleged sexual harassment. Lawyers for Barnes & Noble said they have "a different view of the facts." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Francesca Simon is publishing a new Horrid Henry book in 2019 with Hachette Children's Group as part of the series' 25th birthday celebrations. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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