Borders online store to lose its name

The Borders name will soon be retired as the Pearson Group looks to rebrand the remaining online... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Author loses spot in Top 10 after buying 400 copies of his own book

Mark Dawson’s purchase pushed his thriller The Cleaner up the Sunday Times chart, but the sales monitor Nielsen has now revised its figuresAuthor Mark Dawson has lost his Top 10 position in the Sunday Times bestseller charts for his thriller The Cleaner after revealing that he bought 400 copies... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-07-22 11:24:02 UTC ]
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Spain’s Book Market: 40 Percent More Online Buying During Lockdown

A new study of the book market in Spain shows consumers are reading more during the pandemic lockdown, buying more books online, and still prefer print over digital. The post Spain’s Book Market: 40 Percent More Online Buying During Lockdown appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-21 14:30:43 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Extends Open License for Online Readings Through 2020

The program was first announced in March to encourage digital read-aloud sessions for libraries and schools forced to close by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sponsors Pull Support, Demand Borderlands Owner Give Up Store

Twenty-five of the 1,314 financial sponsors of Borderlands Books in San Francisco were among the signatories to an open letter addressed to owner Alan Beatts, demanding that he relinquish ownership of the store in light of disturbing allegations recently made against him by an ex-girlfriend and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Beijing International Book Fair Moves Online: ‘Smart BIBF’ Opens August 26

The 27th edition of Beijing's trade show is moving to a digital format that organizers say will stay up and running until next year's fair. The post Beijing International Book Fair Moves Online: ‘Smart BIBF’ Opens August 26 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-14 17:14:55 UTC ]
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Authors, Customers Demand Borderlands Books Owner Divest from Store

As calls continue for embattled Borderlands Books owner Alan Beatts to divest from the store after allegations of violent assault and attempted rape surfaced two weeks ago, authors are canceling scheduled virtual events. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Beijing Book Fair confirms it will be online only

The Beijing International Book Fair has finally made a public confirmation that it will be held as an online edition only this year. BIBF begins on 26th August. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-13 20:03:58 UTC ]
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Strand Book Store Union Denounces New Layoffs

The Strand Book Store’s union forcefully denounced the firing of twelve booksellers who were only recently rehired after mass layoffs during the first weeks of the new coronavirus outbreak in March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This year’s National Book Awards Ceremony will be held online.

The National Book Foundation has announced that this year’s National Book Awards events—including the 71st annual ceremony—will be held digitally, due to the ongoing, not-even-remotely-controlled, coronavirus pandemic. Lisa Lucas, the National Book Foundation’s Executive Director, said of the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-07-10 14:22:53 UTC ]
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With Stores Closed, Barnes & Noble Does Some Redecorating

Retail locations shuttered during lockdowns, so the company spruced up hundreds of its stores as the first step in a bigger plan. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-07-09 19:32:11 UTC ]
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The best of Lululemon’s online sale, from tank tops to swim trunks

Markdowns are live for five days only. Lululemon rarely has markdowns, but the online shopping deities have blessed us with the opportunity to shop the athleticwear brand’s stretchy, flattering, soft, comfortable-as-hell goodies on sale. Lulu is featuring on-sale gear and apparel in every... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2020-07-09 10:51:22 UTC ]
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A Literary Festival for Diverse Voices Finds a Home Online

What happens when you hand over the reins of a literary festival to the hosts of the popular feminist podcast Call Your Girlfriend? You get By The Books: A Collection of Rising Voices, a highly diverse online lit fest. By The Books starts today and is curated by Ann Friedman and Aminatou... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2020-07-06 20:50:30 UTC ]
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British Book Awards: Online and Upbeat, a Busy Round of the Nibbies

The 2020 British Book Awards are announcing prize winners in two parts online, the industry awards first, followed by the book awards. The post British Book Awards: Online and Upbeat, a Busy Round of the Nibbies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-29 16:44:39 UTC ]
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Coronavirus Update: BISG’s Annual Meeting ‘Repositions’ Online

The Book Industry Study Group–focused on supply chain in the United States–is reformatting its annual meeting to a series of digital events held over weeks. The post Coronavirus Update: BISG’s Annual Meeting ‘Repositions’ Online appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-29 14:01:13 UTC ]
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Frankfurter Buchmesse Adds an Online BookFest: Call for Proposals

The city-based BookFest is still being programmed for venues in Frankfurt. Now, Frankfurter Buchmesse adds a 16-hour single-day digital program. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Adds an Online BookFest: Call for Proposals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-29 12:16:21 UTC ]
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How To Start An Online Book Club From The Library

Steps for starting an online library book club, or converting an existing one that’s been on hiatus, while we wait for the ability to meet in person again. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-06-26 10:39:54 UTC ]
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Confederate monument enthusiasts targeted my store—and it comically backfired.

I purchased an independent bookstore in Salisbury, North Carolina just six months ago, after taking leave from my career as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State. After tours in Afghanistan, India, and other cities overseas, I was eager to give my four-year-old daughter... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-06-23 17:42:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurter Buchmesse ‘Sends’ Publishers, Agents to Cannes Online

Frankfurt's program in which publishers and agents can present properties to producers at Cannes this year is playing out in the digital space. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse ‘Sends’ Publishers, Agents to Cannes Online appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-23 03:05:13 UTC ]
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China Bestsellers May: ‘Online Literature’ Powers a Trilogy

Book market developments in May point to growth in China's already powerful 'online literature' sector, led by the 'Ran Freely' trilogy by Wu Zhe. The post China Bestsellers May: ‘Online Literature’ Powers a Trilogy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-22 14:38:30 UTC ]
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Nibbies on the Ether: The British Book Awards Online at 30

The next awards program to move online is the 'Nibbies,' set for June 29 with access available to readers as well as to book business players. The post Nibbies on the Ether: The British Book Awards Online at 30 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-22 09:40:01 UTC ]
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