Surprisingly, despite the heavy toll taken by the COVID-19 pandemic on brick and mortar bookstores (especially independent brick and mortar bookstores) nationwide, US book sales actually increased by 8 percent in 2020. What demographic is responsible for keeping the industry alive and thriving against all odds? Why, the much-maligned Millennials of course. Yes, according to […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-02-23 19:04:39 UTC ]
Catch up with the latest in library news, including mental health literacy resources, Japanese libraries trying out book sales, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-12-13 12:30:00 UTC ]
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The 53 honorees on our list of Notable Leaders in Health Care work tirelessly across the industry to ensure the wellbeing of New Yorkers and the city overall. Here are five leaders that serve the city's hospitals, insurance companies and social services safety-net. Read the full list... Continue reading at Crains New York
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Year-to-date, the Association of American Publishers' StatShot report for September shows the United States' book industry up 7 percent. The post AAP September StatShot: US Book Market Overall Up 2.4 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-26 16:15:42 UTC ]
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The 53 honorees on our list of Notable Leaders in Health Care work tirelessly across the industry to ensure the wellbeing of New Yorkers and the city overall. Here are five leaders that serve the city's hospitals, insurance companies and social services safety-net. Read the full list... Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2024-11-25 10:33:25 UTC ]
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Longtime consultant, book-business analyst, and conference producer Mike Shatzkin has died in New York City at age 77. The post Remembering Mike Shatzkin: Book Industry Commentator appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-07 19:14:00 UTC ]
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The ‘story’ being told by FEP book industry data, says Enrico Turrin, shows a stable, post-pandemic book market across Europe. By Brianna Robles | @breesharraine uring the opening day (October 16) of the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Federation of European Publishers (FEP) presented key data about... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Publishing Perspectives’ 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair magazine is a showcase of global publishing, book market trends, and people to know. By Hannah Johnson s thousands of publishers, agents, authors, and book industry professionals gather together in Frankfurt this week, Publishing Perspectives is... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Earlier this May, an Esquire article by Kate Dwyer called “Why Are Debut Novels Failing to Launch?” channeled the fear of debut novelists everywhere: What happens if no one buys my book? Book sales are an important way for editors and agents to gauge whether to invest in an author. If her first... Continue reading at The Millions
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'One of Asia’s best performing major emerging economies,' the Philippines is also home to a growing book industry that nourishes Filipino authors and sustains local publishers. The post Frankfurt’s 2025 Guest of Honor: The Landscape of the Philippines’ Literature appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Days before opening its guest of honor week at Frankfurt, Italy's publishers' point to a €100 million loss in public funds under the Meloni government. The post Frankfurt: Guest of Honor Italy Reports Book Industry Slowdown appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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While the Book Industry Charitable Foundation continues to raise funding to help Southeastern booksellers at need, the Southern Indie Booksellers Alliance and booksellers across the South are rallying to assist. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A 26.8-percent decrease in returns was a factor in the US market's trade net sales in June, according to the AAP's new StatShot report. The post AAP StatShot: US Book Industry Was Up 6.2 Percent in June appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-09-19 21:48:55 UTC ]
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Over 500 industry professionals sign open letter to bookseller after employee’s post about ‘tearing up books’ by Christina DalcherMore than 500 authors and book industry professionals have signed an open letter calling on Waterstones to reverse a decision to dismiss an employee who said she... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-07-11 10:31:48 UTC ]
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Several recent hit Netflix series were adapted from books, leading to a boost in book sales. Next, the streamer is turning to Holly Jackson's book series "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder." Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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April was far from the cruelest month for book sales, with the 1,277 publishers that report results to AAP’s StatShot program showing a 18.3% increase over April 2023 following a flat first quarter. Every major category posted an increase over a year ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Costco has been pulling back from book sales for years, hurting the publishing industry. Now, the company reportedly plans to primarily limit book sales to the holiday season, from September to December. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In its look at Q1 2024, the American publishers' StatShot tracking analysis sees children's and YA books under pressure in March. The post AAP StatShot: US Book Industry Flat in First Quarter appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Publishers and booksellers worked together to secure an exemption from the EU's late payment legislation, a decision that protects the publishing's unique business model. The post World Book Day: EU to Exclude Book Industry from Late Payment Regulations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-04-23 23:25:00 UTC ]
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A return to doing industry research and broadening the organization's ties to such industry key players as literary agents and authors are part of the Book Industry Study Group's new three-year initiative. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The genre has departed from classic themes, with new books dealing with war, politics and powerlessness – and sales have risen 54% year-on-yearHorror fiction is having a moment, according to data showing 2023 was a record-breaking year for book sales in the genre.Between 2022 and 2023, sales of... Continue reading at The Guardian
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