The Book Industry Charitable Foundation has announced that its Survive to Thrive grant program will award a total of $1.1 million to 115 bookstores and comic shops: 99 stores will receive $10,000 and 16 will receive $7,500. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic book fans (and some creators) too often use nostalgia as a cudgel, but that doesn't mean it has to be the industry's kryptonite. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-12-12 11:30:00 UTC ]
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We love a good comic book holiday special, and these are 12 of the best to enjoy this season—and beyond. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-12-08 11:34:00 UTC ]
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A Moncton comic book shop is selling one of the most valuable issues of Spider-Man comics out there. The Comic Hunter in Moncton is looking for $60,000 for a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2023-12-03 21:53:26 UTC ]
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The vandalism of an Indigo book store in Toronto illustrates the challenges that may come with both defining antisemitism, and when anti-Israel actions or sentiment cross the line from legitimate protest to hate. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2023-12-02 09:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite rhetoric from the far right, most parents feel their kids are safe in libraries and that librarians are trustworthy. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-12-01 11:40:00 UTC ]
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‘How to Protect Bookstores and Why,’ the new book by The Raven bookstore co-owner Danny Caine, offers strategies for booksellers and their customers to keep indie stores kicking. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent bookstores saw steady sales over the shopping spree that increasingly characterizes the three days after Thanksgiving, which brought with them a much-needed confidence boost for booksellers going into the holiday season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the week's headlines: Iowa becomes the next book banning legal battleground; a survey finds that parents still overwhelmingly trust libraries and library workers; and ALA announces Meg Medina as honorary chair of National Library Week 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
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From manga to superhero comics to graphic novels and more, here are 8 of the best new comics and graphic novels out December 2023! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-30 11:35:00 UTC ]
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Let's unpack the psyche behind the shelf. Here are a few things to avoid saying to bookstore employees — from a former bookseller. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-30 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Cyber Monday is almost over but the deals are not yet gone. There are still a number of great tech deals out there, so if you're a little late to the holiday shopping frenzy that has been the past few days, fear not. You can still save on gadgets from Apple, Sonos,... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-11-27 23:00:03 UTC ]
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Comparing the original edition of Nellie Bly's TEN DAYS IN A MAD-HOUSE with the graphic novel edition. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-24 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Like Amazon Prime Day before it, Black Friday is a good time to save on Amazon’s own devices. We’re seeing some deals that match — and a few that beat — the prices from July and October’s sales. If you’ve had your eye on a Fire TV Stick or a Ring doorbell, or if you want... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-11-24 05:01:57 UTC ]
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We've still got a few hours before Black Friday begins in earnest, but the deals are already here. Really, Black Friday deals have been here for the entire month of November. As has been the case for a few years in a row, most retailers including Amazon, Target, Best Buy... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-11-23 21:00:15 UTC ]
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In bookstores' L.A. heyday, shops were as ubiquitous as a certain coffee chain is today. But we're no slouches today, even if the internet removed many stores' physical presences. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-11-14 16:00:50 UTC ]
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Early numbers from the UAE indicate that the 2023 Sharjah International Book Fair has drawn at least 1.2 million visitors. The post Sharjah’s 42nd Book Fair: More Than1.2 Million Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-13 03:54:12 UTC ]
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DC Comics has launched a new graphic novel line, DC Compact Comics, which will republish "bestselling, new-reader-friendly titles" from the comics giant's backlist in a trim size more commonly associated with trade paperback novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Helped by the bookselling community, Akimbo reopened in April after a fire destroyed its first location. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Britney Spears's memoir sold 1.1 million copies in its first week. Here are some other recent celebrity memoir sales numbers. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-02 14:55:52 UTC ]
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San Jose children's bookstore Hicklebee's has a new owner for the first time since its founding in 1979. As of midnight on October 31, sisters Monica Holmes and Valerie Lewis are handing the reins to Laura Gahrahmat, a newcomer to bookselling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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