Barefoot Bookseller | 'It’s not for the faint-hearted, but it’s an amazing opportunity and a brilliant job'

Back in 2018, an advert for what seemed like the perfect job for book lovers went viral after Sonu Shivdasani, founder of Soneva luxury holiday resorts, and Philip Blackwell, c.e.o. of Ultimate Library—a company that creates bespoke book collections for hotels and private clients—came up with the idea to open a bookshop in the Maldives eco resort of Soneva Fushi. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Submit your titles for The Bookseller's audiobooks category spotlight

The Bookseller will run an audiobook category preview in its issue of 28th April. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Hodder appoints former bookseller Sam Bradbury as SFF editor

Hodder and Stoughton has appointed Sam Bradbury, currently with Jo Fletcher Books, as editor with commissioning responsibilities in the area of science fiction, fantasy and horror, reporting to publisher Oliver Johnson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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My Job in 5: Megan Duff

Megan Duff from Black & White Publishing tells us all about her role as assistant commissioning editor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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My Job in 5: David Martin

David Martin from Atwood Tate tells us all about his role as a senior consultant.     Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Raccah hails publishing's 'golden age of opportunity'

Publishers should make the most of the “golden age of opportunity” the industry is currently in, Dominique Raccah, publisher and c.e.o. of Sourcebooks has said, while urging publishers to use this opporuntity to redefine their roles. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bookseller signed—after pitching book at LBF '16

Pan Macmillan has acquired bookseller Susannah Stapleton’s non-fiction début, signing UK and Commonwealth rights from Tim Bates at PFD. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Binc and Alabama Indie Pub Team Up to Give Back to Booksellers

In partnership with the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, AdventureKEEN will give 100% of the profits from the sales of its books at independent bookstores, this June, to booksellers in need. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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My Job in 5: Hilary Bell

Hilary Bell from Luath Press tells us all about her role as production and editorial manager. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Indie Bookstores See Opportunities as Family Christian Folds

Independent Christian bookstores are hoping to attract Family Christian customers before they choose to buy online. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Another Pressure Point in Bookselling: Delhi’s Textbook Market Nai Sarak

As do many parts of the international marketplace, India's book retail districts like Delhi's Nai Sarak face growing competition from online retail. The post Another Pressure Point in Bookselling: Delhi’s Textbook Market Nai Sarak appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Daunt slams 'crushing consistency' in chain bookselling

Waterstones m.d. James Daunt yesterday (2nd March) emphasised the necessity of giving power to individual store managers in bookshop chains, calling the "crushing" consistency exemplified by chain stores like W H Smith "god awful".  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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'Biggest Loser' trainer Bob Harper hit by heart attack while working out

“The Biggest Loser” trainer and fitness guru Bob Harper is recovering from a serious heart attack he suffered about two weeks ago. Harper was unconscious for two days after he was stricken while working out at a gym in New York City, he told TMZ. A doctor who was working out at the same time did... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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My Job in 5: Robyn Bosley

Robyn Bosley tells us all about her role as rights sales representative at Cambridge University Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Melville House Partners with Indie Bookseller on Obama Book

The indie publisher, working with the Harvard Bookstore, will release a book of the farewell speeches of the former President and First Lady on March 28. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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My Job in 5: Brad Peterson

Brad Peterson on his role as publicity and promotions co-ordinator at Jolly Learning. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Can booksellers combat loneliness?

Mark Thornton, founder and co-owner of Mostly Books, on how bookshops can help in the fight against loneliness.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Taiwan’s Indie Booksellers and Publishers Join Forces to Tackle Challenges

Book sales have plummeted in Taiwan in recent years, as have the number of bookstores in the island nation home to 23.5 million people. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Indie Booksellers, Want to Go to the Turin Book Fair for Free?

Europa Editions and Other Press are holding a lottery to take three independent booksellers to the Turin International Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Publishers and booksellers hot up for Valentine's Day

Publishers and booksellers are joining the love-in created by Valentine's Day, with retail events and publisher promotions setting sales in the romance genre racing.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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My Job in 5: Maureen Baker

Maureen Baker tells us all about her role as executive assistant at Octopus Publishing Group. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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