Assouline to Open Bookstore in a Houston Bakery

Assouline Publishing is set to open an exclusive standalone bookstore in a new French restaurant and bakery in Houston, Texas. The post Assouline to Open Bookstore in a Houston Bakery appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Bookstore Spotlight: Baldwin & Co.

The New Orleans bookstore is a shop with a mission—to eliminate mass incarceration through the promotion of literacy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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An 'emotional' Jennifer Grey opens up about how abortion changed her life

The 'Dirty Dancing' star discusses the upcoming sequel, her memoir and the Supreme Court's 'fundamentally wrong' abortion ruling. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-07-14 14:00:17 UTC ]
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S&S Launches Banned Books Promotion for Bookstores

In response to growing book censorship, Simon & Schuster has launched a “Read banned books!” promotion that provides information on challenged titles, in-store displays, and social media materials. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Check out a cool new guide to indie bookstores on the West coast.

Alta Journal just released a map for the Western bookstore road trip of my dreams: it’s a guide to indie bookstores on the West coast (with a few options from the desert and other non-coastal spots thrown in, because why not). A lot of the picks, as to be expected, are clustered around cities... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-29 16:46:35 UTC ]
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Bookstores Respond to Demise of Roe v. Wade

Indies across the country responded to Friday's overturning of Roe v. Wade by setting up special book displays and raising funds for pro-choice organizations. One store raised $40,000 by Sunday evening. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah Opens Submissions to Its 2022 International Book Fair Awards

With a deadline of September 1, the Sharjah International Book Fair Awards are now accepting submissions in its six categories. The post Sharjah Opens Submissions to Its 2022 International Book Fair Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-24 16:38:52 UTC ]
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Berlin’s Springer Nature: Open Access Up 40 Percent in Transformative Journals

Six transformative journals achieved 75-percent open-access uptake in 2021, according to Springer Nature this month. The post Berlin’s Springer Nature: Open Access Up 40 Percent in Transformative Journals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-22 22:31:24 UTC ]
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Indie bookstore boom turns page to a more diverse America

The year 2021 saw a substantial increase in the number of independent bookstores in the United States. And a growing proportion of these stores is owned by individuals from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-06-17 15:44:11 UTC ]
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Ita Buttrose recalls ‘open sexism’ at News Corp in 1980s where women were seen as ‘the enemy’

ABC chair says in media lecture she was ‘hissed at’ and accepted only after achieving successGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingNews Corp was a world of open sexism in the 198os where women were regarded as the enemy, ABC chair Ita Buttrose has said in a media lecture.“In 1981,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-06-17 11:30:09 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Rose 31% in April

Bookstore sales posted a solid increase in April over 2021, rising 31.6%, to $633 million, from $481 million a year ago. For the first four months of 2022, bookstore sales increased 19.4% over the comparable period in 2021, rising to $2.62 billion, from $2.19 billion in 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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One of the country’s oldest Black-owned bookstores is closing.

Los Angeles’ Eso Won Books has announced that they will be shutting their doors at the end of the year. Since the 1980s, this independent bookstore has dedicated itself to celebrating the voices of Black writers. They are known for their large selection of books on every subject relating to... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-14 15:53:11 UTC ]
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Hunter Biden’s ex opens up about why she stayed — and why she left

Kathleen Buhle’s memoir, "If We Break," reveals the details of a marriage the author once called "special." Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Opens Its 17th Round of Submissions

After honoring its 2022 winners, the United Arab Emirates' Sheikh Zayed Book Award issues a call for 2023 submissions. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Opens Its 17th Round of Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-10 23:06:06 UTC ]
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Amazon to close Kindle bookstore in China, halt device sale

Amazon said Thursday it will shut down its digital Kindle bookstores in China and stop selling the device to retailers in the country Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2022-06-02 17:45:04 UTC ]
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Reimagining Bookstores Imagines Reaching Across the Aisle

Out of the concern that Americans’ political factions stifle conversation, Reimagining Bookstores led an interactive session, “Moving from Debate to Dialog in Divided Times,” on May 26. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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1984 is Banned in Belarus, Bookstore Owner Detained for Carrying It

The Eastern European country Belarus has banned the sale of 1984, and two booksellers and publishers have been detained for carrying it. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-05-30 17:22:36 UTC ]
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Party to Celebrate Bookstore Cat’s Retirement

After a decade of enjoying his presence, an Ohio bookstore is hosting a party to celebrate Otis the Cat's retirement. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-05-25 15:44:02 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: Raven Named Bookstore of the Year, Lowe Named Sales Rep of the Year

The Raven Bookstore in Lawrence, Kans., was named 'PW' Bookstore of the Year in a virtual awards ceremony held during the U.S. Book Show. Commission rep Kurtis Lowe of Book Travelers West is 'PW' Sales Rep of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How DJ Screw put Houston hip-hop on the map

In his new book, “DJ Screw: A Life in Slow Revolution,” author Lance Scott Walker charts how DJ Screw developed his trademark sound. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-23 12:00:00 UTC ]
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eBay opens a sneaker store in Los Angeles

The shop will feature exclusive stock of new season styles as well as collectibles such as the Jordan 1 Retro High OG Patent Bred and the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner. Hot on the heels of Sneaker Con in Anaheim this weekend, eBay will open Wear ‘Em Out, a brick-and-mortar sneaker shop on Fairfax... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2022-05-20 10:51:25 UTC ]
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