China’s Bestsellers for 2017: OpenBook Cites 14.55 Percent Market Growth

With figures from OpenBook's 'Reading X' conference earlier this month, we learn that online book sales in China grew 28.82 percent in 2017, year over year, and brick-and-mortar bookstores were seen to erase the previous year's modest losses. The post China’s Bestsellers for 2017: OpenBook Cites 14.55 Percent Market Growth appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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This Week's Bestsellers: June 13, 2016

‘Before the Fall’ by Noah Hawley, creator of the TV series ‘Fargo,’ is the #10 book in the country. Plus we look at the top-selling titles in each region of the U.S., Emma Straub has her best first week yet with ‘Modern Lovers,’ and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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iBooks Bestsellers: In Jojo We Trust

'Me Before You' maintains its reign over the #1 slot for the fourth week straight, with Moyes' 'After You' at #2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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May Religion Bestsellers: Star Bloggers Break Top Five, Jan Karon Takes #1

Two Christian bloggers debut on the Religion Nonfiction list, and Jan Karon claims two spots on the Fiction list, toppling longtime leader Wanda Brunstetter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Behind the Finnish Bestseller, 'The Light Behind the Eyes'

Tommi Kinnunen’s 'The Light Behind the Eyes,' is burning up the charts in Finland thanks to a strong critical reception and the ongoing success of his previous novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How FloSports used Facebook to grow paid subscribers by 22 percent

FloSports, which covers niche sports like volleyball and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, grew subscribers by 22 percent after changing up its Facebook content and advertising strategy. The company now puts up nearly 400 videos per month on Facebook and has started targeting users based on characteristics... Continue reading at Digiday

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Australian booksellers fight government move for 'open market'

The Australian Booksellers Association has joined with other Australian book industry organisations to protest changes proposed by the government to turn the country into an “open market” and allow booksellers to import both UK and US titles without restrictions. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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CI4: Bestselling Novelist Julia Alvarez Turns Poet

Alvarez discusses how writing poetry helped her through a period of intense grief in her life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: June 6, 2016

Trilogy finales by Rick Yancey and Justin Cronin debut at #1 in their respective categories. Plus Sebastian Junger examines the challenges facing war veterans, country singer Tim McGraw has a gift for grads, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, May 29, 2016

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International Institutional Library Budgets Forecast to Increase 1.4 Percent

An annual study of institutional libraries' budget forecasts shows participating libraries in the Middle East and Africa forecasting the largest increases; Europe the only region forecasting a (slight) decrease. The post International Institutional Library Budgets Forecast to Increase 1.4... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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iBooks Bestsellers: More Mojo for Jojo

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Frankfurt’s The Markets: A Snapshot of The Philippines

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, May 22, 2016

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This Week's Bestsellers: May 30, 2016

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Behind the Italian Bestseller, 'The Physics of Love'

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