Author Jeffrey Stayton, whose first book is being published this February, recently sponsored a competition to select six independent bookstores as recipients of $250 grants. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
In addition to the shop-local movement, good weather and a strengthening economy boosted sales at many independent bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Although retail sales over the Thanksgiving weekend often receive a lot of attention, the fourth quarter as a whole continues to be vital for independent bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The last remaining chain bookstore in Washington D.C. is closing, meaning — at least in one American city — the independent bookstores have won. The post Washington, D.C: The City Without a Chain Bookstore appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookseller Michael Evans sees great possibilities ahead for historic Lexington Market and Baltimore's west side, where his family has built a business over three decades.While other independent bookstores have shut down and even big chains have struggled to stay relevant in an age of ebooks,... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun
[ Baltimore Sun | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lauren Parsons of Legend Press says that when acquiring a debut author for a UK list, one needs to believe the book can compete with the established brands. The post When Acquiring Debut Authors, Ask If They Can Compete appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales at independent bookstores got a boost from breakout bestsellers and the adult coloring book boom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK author Andrew Shantos tracks the elation, frustration and quantification of the first two months of publication of his debut novel, Dead Star Island. The post Down, Up, Down Again: The Diary of a Debut Author appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Temporary Bride by Jennifer Klinec (Virago) has been voted reading groups’ favourite read by a debut author following a poll to celebrate National Reading Group Day. The Reading Agency and The Booksellers Association revealed on Saturday (20th June), National Reading Group Day, that Klinec... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite dire predictions for independent bookstores just a few years ago, many are now thriving. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A debut author has arranged a marketing and publicity campaign she estimates is worth £200,000 to support the release of her book, and which her agent said “must be unique for a first-time author”. Janet Kelly’s Dear Beneficiary, about an older woman who has a relationship with a Nigerian man... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Newsflash! Sequel to Girl Online by Zoe Sugg is on its wayIt was the highest selling book for any debut author – selling a whopping 78,109 copies in its first week - and now Zoe Sugg’s Girl Online is getting a sequel. At the moment we don’t know much about “Girl Online 2” apart from the fact... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The author also recently donated funds for British and Irish schools as well as independent bookstores. 'I hope we’re able to increase awareness about the vital role that school libraries and librarians play in transforming lives and fostering a love for learning,' Patterson said of his new... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The author also recently donated funds for British and Irish schools as well as independent bookstores. 'I hope we’re able to increase awareness about the vital role that school libraries and librarians play in transforming lives and fostering a love for learning,' Patterson said of his new... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent bookstores across Canada reported that sales in 2014 were generally up, or at least comparable to 2013. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A mild winter in many parts of the country, combined with the lowest unemployment in six years and significantly reduced gas prices, resulted in a strong holiday season at most independent bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Jeffrey Stayton, whose first book is being published this February, recently sponsored a competition to select six independent bookstores as recipients of $250 grants. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Here's to local governments waking up to the fact that bookstores and libraries are essential to our way of life,' Patterson said in a statement. 'Here's to media coverage of books, booksellers, and publishers, and to a wiser, more literate America.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Light' was published in May but has stayed visible due to acclaim like a nomination for the National Book Awards. Now many independent bookstores say Anthony Doerr's novel is one of their top sellers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Overall, Black Friday sales are said to have dropped this year, but some independent bookstores reported strong sales on Friday and Saturday of the holiday weekend, even as they celebrated the Indies First bookstore initiative. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indies First, in which authors appear at independent bookstores and sometimes work as booksellers, will be happening again this year on Small Business Saturday. Take a look at who's signed up. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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