Erotica sales surge, but markets continue to fall

Fifty Shades of Grey has sold more than 28 million physical copies around the world, though... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Surveying the Fall Season: Children's Booksellers Share Trends and Their Must-Have Titles

With schools in session and spooky season fast approaching, we asked children's booksellers and buyers about autumn trends in their stores. Respondents gave us their predictions for the hottest fall titles and looked ahead to the waning months of 2024, including how the November election might... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Dipped in Canada in First Six Months of 2024

Unit sales of English-language trade print books sold in Canada fell 2% in the first half of 2024 from the comparable period in 2023 at stores that report data to BookNet Canada. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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17 Novels You Need to Read This Fall

Have you noticed yellowing leaves, Labor Day sales, and the return of the school bus, now clanking spiritedly around your neighborhood? Congratulations, you’ve made it to another Big Book Season. There are a lot of books coming out this fall, and a lot of them will probably be very good, despite... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-09-10 11:37:41 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle is back on sale at its Prime Day price

While you can do pretty much anything on your phone or tablet, sometimes having a dedicated device is the way to go. Opting for an ereader can help reduce eye strain compared with looking at a smartphone screen for hours on end. The battery will last longer too, and you won't have notifications... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-09-03 14:56:49 UTC ]
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The best Labor Day tech sales you can still get from Apple, Amazon, Samsung and more

Although the holiday weekend has come to a close, some Labor Day sales are still available. Historically, Labor Day isn't a boon for tech deals but there are always a few decent ones that pop up, particularly in the outdoor tech space. Labor Day sales often overlap with back-to-school sales as... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-09-03 14:30:14 UTC ]
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30 books to read this fall

Fall's most anticipated books include novels from Rachel Kushner, Sally Rooney, Danzy Senna, Michael Connelly and Richard Price. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-09-03 10:00:18 UTC ]
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A Fall Harvest of Titles for Kids and Teens: 10 Great New Children’s Books Out in September

I’d rather not acknowledge that fall is approaching, mostly because I’ve made an embarrassingly small dent in my summer reading pile over the past three months. But the signs of autumn are unmistakable. Kids are going back to school, political ads are ramping up on swing state TV screens, and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-09-03 08:56:54 UTC ]
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The IPO hopeful's dliemma: Cram into fall or wait for '25

Companies itching to go public face a tough choice as the fall IPO window opens: take the leap with markets near all-time highs, or wait until next year when risks around interest rates and the U.S. election have faded.The window, roughly the nine-week stretch from Labor Day until the Nov. 5... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2024-08-28 16:53:32 UTC ]
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Nine executives’ bonuses take a hit as profits plummet 31% in soft ad market

Drop in revenue in broadcasting and publishing partly offset by increase in income from Stan and DomainFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNine Entertainment has recorded a steep 31% slide in annual net profit to... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-08-28 06:35:43 UTC ]
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Sales, Earnings Rose at Penguin Random House in the First Half of 2024

A good performance by PRH US, higher audiobook sales, and contributions from recently acquired companies led to a 13% increase in profits on an 8.5% sales gain at the world's largest trade publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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American Short Fiction Announces Fall 2024 ‘MFA for All’ Program

American Short Fiction, a nonprofit literary organization based in Austin, Tex., has announced its fall 2024 "MFA for All" program. The series will feature three accomplished authors as faculty: Jamel Brinkley, Susan Choi, and Karen Russell. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon’s Kindle just went on sale for the second time this year

If you’re an avid reader, an Amazon Kindle just makes sense. You can carry hundreds of books with you everywhere you go, and you don’t have to break your back doing it. The thing is, the Kindle doesn’t go on sale very often, which is why this rare discount is so exciting. Right now, you... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-08-26 16:30:38 UTC ]
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This Lego Labor Day sale discounts Star Wars and Mario sets by 25 percent

It’s almost Labor Day so the sales have started to trickle in. Here’s a cool one. A whole bunch of Lego sets are on sale for 25 percent off from, uh, Barnes & Noble. That may not make sense on paper, but we assure you that these discounts are very real. It’s tough to pick the “best”... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-08-26 15:23:20 UTC ]
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17 new city restaurants to book this fall

New York’s insider summer restaurant season — when locals decamp to the Hamptons, the Catskills and the Greek isles and the city’s hottest places have open seats — is winding down. That signals the search for new spots opening this Fall.A couple of New York’s best-known chefs are launching new... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2024-08-23 10:03:06 UTC ]
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Publishing Revenue Fell Slightly in 2023, but Unit Sales Dropped 5.7%

The final 2023 industry sales report from the Association of American Publishers found sales of digital audiobooks poised to surpass those of e-books, higher net prices helping to offset a drop in unit sales, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Biggest Book Club Books To Look For This Fall

Fall book club picks, historical fiction for kids, the most interesting questions in books, and more today on Book Riot Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-21 16:25:00 UTC ]
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Genshin Impact is coming to Xbox this fall

Genshin Impact is bringing its fantastical world to the Xbox this fall. During Gamescom 2024, developer HoYoverse announced that the free-to-play open-world game will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming beginning on November 20. With that release, Xbox players will receive all... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-08-20 22:41:06 UTC ]
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The Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books of Fall 2024, According to Goodreads

Can anyone unseat Kristin Hannah as the bestselling historical fiction book of the moment? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-20 10:15:00 UTC ]
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St. Martin’s Press Responds to Marketing Controversy

Amid a months-long dispute with influencers, many of whom have vowed not to promote St. Martin's Press titles until their concerns are addressed, SMP on Friday released a brief statement condemning "racism in all its forms" and saying it remains committed to "publishing a wide variety of books... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall Regionals 2024: Booksellers Reach Across Regional Divides

For some regional bookseller associations, joint trade shows are a winning formula. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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