Bookstore Sales Fell 4.5% in 2014

Bookstore sales fell 4.5% in 2014, to $11.38 billion, down from $11.90 billion in 2013, according to preliminary estimates released Thursday morning by the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Top 5 Prime Day Kindle Deals—Plus More Amazon Devices (2024)

Amazon's shopping holiday is the best time to buy some of the brand's devices that we love. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2024-07-17 11:10:44 UTC ]
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Best keyboard deals for Prime Day 2024: These sales are extraordinary

If you’re on your computer for school or work, you want a good keyboard. If you do a lot of PC gaming, you want a good keyboard. If you just like keyboards, you—wait for it—also want a good keyboard. And odds are pretty good that you’d also like a good deal on one. I’ve scoured the web for... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-07-17 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Best monitor deals for Prime Day 2024: Snag an OLED on sale

If you’re looking to save some dough on a computer display, it’s a great time to hunt for monitor deals thanks to Amazon’s Prime Day and competing sales events from other retailers. I’ve scoured the web for the best deals on the best screens. PCWorld constantly reviews the latest... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-07-17 10:00:00 UTC ]
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David C Cook Earns ECPA Gold Milestone Sales Award for 'What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?'

“This award not only symbolizes the milestone of half a million books sold, but also the fact that this book connects millions of readers to the person of Jesus Christ so brilliantly,” said Chadd Miller, divisional president of David C Cook’s publishing arm, in a statement. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Always Here Bookstore Shows Up for LGBTQ Readers

Always Here Bookstore, a pop-up in Portland, Ore., aims to be a literary oasis for queer, trans, Latinx, and neurodivergent people of all ages. While they search for a bricks-and-mortar home, co-owners Rafael Hart and John Hart want Always Here to be a go-to source for books with LGBTQ authors... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Top 5 Prime Day Kindle Deals—Plus More Amazon Devices (2024)

Amazon's shopping holiday is the best time to buy some of the brand's devices that we love. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2024-07-16 23:55:58 UTC ]
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Best tech deals for Prime Day 2024: Great sales chosen by experts

Amazon’s Prime Day sales event has arrived, offering many great tech deals throughout its two-day run (July 16 and 17). Luckily for tech enthusiasts, discounts are available across a range of popular categories, from laptop and desktop PCs, to power banks and phones chargers, to both... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-07-16 07:07:00 UTC ]
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Best laptop deals for Prime Day 2024: Juicy sales on great notebooks

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is finally here and so is the deluge of laptop deals. Whether you need a lightweight notebook for school or a lightning-fast rig for marathon gaming sessions, these discounted laptops are primed (ha!) and ready to meet every need. You will need a Prime subscription,... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-07-16 07:05:00 UTC ]
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Religion Print Sales Up 12% in First Half of 2024

The top-selling religion book in the first half of the year was 'Mostly What God Does' by Savanah Guthrie, with Bibles and titles by Lysa Terkeurst and Sarah Young also helping to drive up print sales of religion books in the first six months of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Audible alternatives audiobook lovers should check out

Love audiobooks? There are plenty of worthy Audible competitors out there. You just need to know where to look. While Amazon-owned Audible dominates the audiobook market, it’s far from the only player in town. Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2024-07-14 04:30:00 UTC ]
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Best laptop deals for Prime Day 2024: Juicy sales on great notebooks

With Amazon Prime Day 2024 right around the corner, we’re seeing loads of laptop deals popping up all over the place like wild daisies. That means you don’t have to wait until the official event arrives on July 16th. Prime Day sales are exclusive to Prime members, so make sure you’ve... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-07-12 10:05:00 UTC ]
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Best early tablet deals for Prime Day 2024: Big sales on iPads, Kindles and Galaxy Tab

Looking for a bargain on your next tablet? You’re in luck because there are some great Prime Day deals going on, even now in the early days before the main event starts. We’re already seeing iPads on sale for more than $100 off and Amazon Fire tablets at downright massive discounts.... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-07-12 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Is TikTok Saving Print Books and Bookstores?

Print book sales and store traffic are on the rise. Plus: Book Riot's best books of 2024, adaptation news, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-10 15:00:00 UTC ]
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4 books by Black Philadelphia women that depict struggle and joy in the City of Sisterly Love

The author of ‘A Black Philadelphia Reader,’ a new anthology of writing by Philadelphia authors past and present, revisits four riveting works by local women. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-07-10 12:05:50 UTC ]
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Romance Bookstores Increase Tenfold in Two Years

Have you heard? Romance is booming online and IRL. Print sales surge with the help of teens and social media. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-09 15:00:00 UTC ]
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From 'Bridgerton' to 'Ripley,' Netflix's latest hit adaptations have also boosted book sales

Several recent hit Netflix series were adapted from books, leading to a boost in book sales. Next, the streamer is turning to Holly Jackson's book series "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder." Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-07-08 10:00:33 UTC ]
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With Fantasy on Fire, Print Book Sales Are Catching Up to 2023

Books by Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros, among the bestselling books of 2024 so far, sparked a huge increase in the adult fantasy category and helped keep print sales roughly flat with the first half of 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion & Spirituality Books On-Sale Calendar: June/July 2024

Leah Reesor-Keller argues that tackling climate anxiety begins in communities rooted in faith, Nancy Mehl wraps up the Ryland & St. Clair series, and more in new religion books publishing this summer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Cheap AI voice clones may wipe out jobs of 5,000 Australian actors

Industry group says rise of vocal technology could upend many creative fields, including audiobooks – the canary in the coalmine for voice actorsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVoice actors say they’re... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-06-29 20:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstores Challenge Amazon with Olympic Campaign

The ABA has unveiled "Indies Take The Gold," an Olympics-themed marketing campaign encouraging people to shop at independent bookstores on Amazon Prime Days, July 16 and 17. The Paris summer Olympics begin July 26. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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