Sales fell 11.3% in the adult books segment compared to August 2014 and sales in the children's/young adult category dropped 5.8%, according to AAP's monthly StatShot report. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Specialist book and gift supplier Bookspeed has more than doubled its operational capacity to more than 25,000 sq ft by investing significantly in additional warehouse facilities. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#sales grow
Bestselling author Steven Waldman is bringing his new book on religion in America to HarperOne, FaithWords signs a parenting blogger’s debut, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#faithwords signs
New bookstores for Texas and Missouri; Amazon's bricks-and-mortar bookselling lessons; Hawaii's booming book business; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#bookstore news
The forthcoming romantic comedy co-written by 'Rosie Project' author Graeme Simsion and his wife is nabbed for film by Fox Searchlight, while Pascal Pictures picks up the true tale of an Italian teenager who became an unexpected WWII hero. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#film deals
#rosie project
#true tale
This week's hot books include a Norwegian middle grade novel, the latest by a Danish bestseller and a novel by an Algerian author. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |
New bookstore opens in Memphis; store planned for Maine; The Strand's secrets; the Cairo bookstore that delivers; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#bookstore news
#bookstore opens
This week: Knausgaard's latest, plus the novel that won the Irish Book Award’s Crime Novel of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |
An influx of talent from outside the book world is entering the trade at its highest levels, as it seeks to compete with rival entertainment media and exploit digital opportunities. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#senior appointments
#book world
At outlets that report to NPD BookScan, unit sales of print books were 0.1% higher in the week ended Aug. 13, 2017, than in the similar week in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#potter curse
#print books
#1% higher
Plans solidify around new Queens, N.Y. bookstore; Maine gets a new bookstore; Pennsylvania indie to open a second location; Toronto is home to a Harry Potter-themed store; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#bookstore news
Sourcebooks buys a new Elizabeth Warren bio, Dresden Files author Jim Butcher sells a short story collection to Ace, Audible pays six figures for two audio-first romances, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#book deals
#sourcebooks buys
Jen Hatmaker has the #6 book in the country with ‘Of Mess and Moxie.’ Plus Robert Wright explains ‘Why Buddhism Is True,’ and Slipknot lead singer Corey Taylor offers his NSFW take on current politics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#jen hatmaker
##6 book
As an American author and her Russian publisher reveal, literary censorship is ongoing, and reports indicate that Moscow is increasing its efforts. The post Reports: Russian Censorship Is Being Intensified; Translated Work Examined appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#post reports
#american author
#literary censorship
Quarto has terminated discussions with a potential bidder to acquire the company. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |
San Antonio's new bookstore; Wisconsin used bookstore is for sale; an Indian mobile store seeks support; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#bookstore news
#san antonio
Mashable is exploring strategic options including the sale of all or part of the online media company, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Mashable, founded in 2005, may draw interest from buyers in Europe and the U.S., said one of the people, who asked not to be identified... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#held talks
#younger audiences
#time warner
#vice media
#vox media
Bookstore sales increased 0.2% in the first half of 2017 over the comparable period in 2016, hitting $5.06 billion, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#bookstore sales
#census bureau
The emergence of digital audiobooks are a “potent source” of long term growth, the chief executive of HarperCollins’ parent company News Corp Robert Thomson has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with:
#harpercollins sales
#fourth quarter
#digital audiobooks
Lean back, dig your toes down into the sand and plug in. We have four novels perfect for the beach. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |
This week: an absorbing account of the case of Willie James Grimes, plus Paul Yoon's beautiful story collection. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |