Amazon to Close All Bookstores

After opening its first bookstore with much fanfare in November 2015, Amazon is closing all of its 24 physical bookstores as well as its 4-star and pop-up stores, which carry a mix of items, including some books. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Literrary Hub | 2022-11-07 09:54:32 UTC ]
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A new study backed by the ABA found that the movement of dollars to Amazon and away from retailers displaced 136,000 shops, occupying 1.1 billion square feet of traditional commercial space in 2021. A further 1.7 million retail jobs were displaced. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Literature Lovers Night Out, a speakers program launched in the Twin Cities in 2015, will return after a three-year interval to the Minneapolis suburbs by partnering on events with Cream & Amber in Hopkins, Minn. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Amazon Sees Slow Growth in Fourth Quarter

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Amazon Prime Video will stream NFL Black Friday games starting in 2023

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Amazon Changes Kindle eBook Return Policy, Ends Lending Between Kindle Users, and More

What's going on with Kindle? See what changes are coming to return policies, file formats, and ebook lending at Amazon. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Ng Named ABA's Inaugural Indie Bookstore Ambassador

Celeste Ng, the author of three novels beloved by indie booksellers, was named the American Booksellers Association's inaugural bookstore ambassador, deputized to champion indies throughout the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Which Kindle should you buy? What to look for in an Amazon e-reader

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Amazon will knock an extra $20 off if you buy two Kindles

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