From the Archive; January 5, 1889

As 1888 turned to 1889, we reflected on several topics that still resonate today, including a presidential election’s impact on book sales and the importance of copyright protections. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Timbuktu manuscripts placed online are only a sliver of West Africa's ancient archive

Opening these libraries up promises to re-balance the continent’s place in world history when it comes to its intellectual life. Continue reading at The Conversation

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From the Archive: March 30, 1998

This summer, the courts will rule on Bertelsmann subsidiary PRH’s planned purchase of Simon & Schuster. But 24 years ago, the industry was agape over Bertelsmann’s acquisition of Random House. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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January Bookstore Sales Rose 11.5% in 2022

January bookstore sales increased to $914 million in 2022 over 2021, but were 7.7% below bookstore sales in January 2020. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Huntington has acquired Eve Babitz’s archive.

Last December, the literary world mourned the loss of essayist Eve Babitz—joyful, sharp observer of Los Angeles. Now, The Huntington Library in San, Marino has announced it has acquired Babitz’s archive, meaning researchers will be able to browse drafts of Babitz’s books and articles, original... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Publishing Sales Had Small Gain in January

Led by a 44.1% increase in sales of K-12 instructional materials and double-digit gains in the children’s/young adult and religious press segments, industry sales rose 3.7% in January, according to AAP’s StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: March 30, 2020

In March 2020, PW was racing to keep up with the changes to the industry unleashed by the start of the Covid pandemic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: March 14, 2016

In March 2016, years of legal wrangling over the DOJ’s e-book price-fixing suit against Apple and five publishers ended when the Supreme Court declined to hear Apple’s appeal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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For Women’s History Month: 5 new novels that celebrate female accomplishments

‘The Paris Bookseller’ by Kerri Maher and ‘The Diamond Eye’ by Kate Quinn are among several great new works of historical fiction. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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From the Archive: March 3, 1989

In 1989, Iran’s ruler, Ayatollah Khomeini, issued a fatwa against Salman Rushdie for writing The Satanic Verses. PW’s in-depth coverage looked at the industry’s response to this unprecedented situation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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WLT Book Buzz Episode #5 - Black Voices: 41 Books for Everyone of Any Age from Black Joy to History to Empowerment

News and Events Laura and Bunmi celebrate 41 books by Black authors. From Black joy to history to empowerment, the books on this list provide affirming messages for children and young adults with a special shout-out to NSK Neustadt Prize finalist Jason... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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January Religion Bestsellers: Lysa TerKeurst Dominates; ‘Redeeming Love’ Soars

Women’s ministry president Lysa TerKeurst takes two spots on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers; the film adaptation of Francine River’s ‘Redeeming Love’ boosts the 17-year-old Western romance to #2 in Religion Fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: February 9, 1918

In February 1918, Little, Brown touted the success of a new book about WWI—in spite of freight delays and other supply chain problems. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Unit Sales Dipped 1.6% at the End of January

Unit sales of print books slipped 1.6% in the week ended Jan. 29, 2022, from the comparable week in 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Print Book Sales Fell 5.6% in January

Unit sales of print books fell 1.6% last week compared to the week ended January 30, 2021, and ended January down 5.6% compared to last January at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The 12 Best Book Covers of January

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Book Deals: Week of January 31, 2022

Bantam buys a thriller from the host of a popular podcast, Elizabeth George sells the latest in her Lynley series to Viking, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: January 31, 2022

TikTok sensation Colleen Hoover has the #1 book in the country with her new novel, 'Reminders of Him.' Plus Dana Schwartz's 'Anatomy: A Love Story' is the Reese's YA Book Club pick, and Katee Robert returns to Dark Olympus with 'Electric Idol.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 31, 2022

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Tessa Hadley, Florence Williams, and Carl Phillips. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Print Unit Sales Fell 3% in Mid-January

Unit sales of print books dropped 3% in the week ended Jan. 15, 2022, from the comparable week last year, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 24, 2022

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Fiona Davis, Christopher Golden, and John Darnielle. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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