Barnes & Noble, Taking On Amazon in the Fight of Its Life

As Barnes & Noble fights for its future, the publishing industry is holding its breath. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2012-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Get a call or a critique from a high-powered agent AND do good in the world.

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Workers at Barnes & Noble in Manhattan's Union Square vote to unionize, continuing trend

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Barnes & Noble’s ‘Best Books of the Year So Far’ List Is Here, and It’s Got Something For Everyone

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This Week's Bestsellers: May 29, 2023

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How Should We Feel About Barnes & Noble Now?

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Book Review: ‘Yellowface,’ by R.F. Kuang

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B&N CEO James Daunt to Deliver State of Bookselling Keynote at U.S. Book Show

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