Bookstore News: February 9, 2017

Harvard Bookstore chides Kellyanne Conway; HC promoting indies on Facebook; Boston's Trident encourages activism; and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTuber Dunkey’s publishing company is releasing its first game on May 9

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February Print Sales Dipped 0.5%

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Telegraph and Spectator takeover: News Corp and Mail owner consider bids

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Scholastic in $186 Million Deal with 9 Story

Scholastic has acquired 100% of the economic interest in 9 Story Media Group, a Toronto-based creator, producer, and distributor of children’s content. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The UK’s Nibbies: Small Press and Bookstore Shortlists

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