Bookstore News: October 12, 2016

Two California friends look to mix tea and books; an Arizona sporting goods store makes a literary pivot; three iconic Bay Area-bookstores land legacy status; and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finalists Named for 2016 PW Bookstore of the Year

This year’s bookstore finalists represent a broad range of general independent bookstores, both big and small. The winner will be named in March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IEEE: 2016 will be the year of the drone, but there's bad news for MP3 players, digital cameras, and wearables

43 percent of UK consumers expect drones to be the most influential technology in 2016, according to IEEE’s annual survey, with smart phones (38 percent) and 3D printing (31 percent) close behind. The online survey, conducted in November 2015, questioned over two thousand adults to find out what... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2016-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: January 13, 2016

A firestorm over a banned book about an Israeli-Arab love story, Pope Francis’s new book on mercy, and a reading list of books by Muslim authors are some of the hottest topics in religion publishing today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ABA Winter Institute 2016: Big Plans for April’s Independent Bookstore Day

Last year’s inaugural national Independent Bookstore Day, which coincided with Free Comic Book Day on May 2, was a huge success. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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October Bookstore Sales Rose 6.9%

Bookstore sales rose 6.9% in October over October 2014, hitting $747 million in the month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Publishing News From Around the Web: October 28, 2015

Actress Leah Remini's take on why she left Scientology, and Sister Joan Chittister's discussion of her life's work of speaking up for women are among the religion news items being talked about today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Briefs: Week of October 26, 2015

Macmillan creates new learning division and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion News From Around the Web: October 14, 2015

Maya Angelou’s final act of love and compassion for her mother and how parents can help heighten religious tolerance are among the most-talked about topics online today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of October 12, 2015

As the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair opens, deals are being struck for, among other projects, a children's book from film director and screenwriter Bobbie Peers and a debut UK novel discovered in the slush pile. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of October 12, 2015

The follow-up to The Golem and the Jinni goes to Viking for a rumored seven figures, Deborah Harkness sells her fourth novel, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 12, 2015

This week: adventures in the human body, new Colum McCann, and the dark side of Mark Twain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: October 12, 2015

A trio of cookbooks from brand-name authors make their list debuts. Plus a new Tumblr-to-book invites readers to ogle forest abodes, James Patterson is #1—again, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Briefs: Week of October 5, 2015

Suit against Pearson proceeds and more in this week's notable publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Publishing News From Around The Web: August 12, 2015

Three Somali sisters who founded a publishing house, a Mormon author who says “we just can’t shame women,” and a controversial romance book are creating a buzz on the web today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Indie Bookstore Day to Return in 2016

After the success of the first national Independent Bookstore Day last month, plans are moving forward for a second annual event to be held on Saturday April 30, 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Briefs: Week of January 12, 2015

Authors Guild drops Hathi-Trust Case and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Dipped in October

Bookstore sales fell slightly in October, dropping 0.5%, to $728 million, compared to October 2013, according to statistics released Thursday morning by the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, November 12, 2014

Nominations for small publishers awards are closing; more awards and honors; new app brings the liturgy to Catholics on their phones; 100,000 have joined Max Lucado's Prayer Challenge. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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