Irish bookshop figures fall to new low

The number of bookshops in Ireland has dropped by 30 in the past decade, new figures have revealed, but booksellers in the country are currently bullish about the future of physical retail. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Too overwhelmed to read books? A mom of four has figured out how to make it possible.

Even amid the chaos, you can find a quiet spot to turn pages. It may require some stealth. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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As Bookshop Booms, Questions Arise

The independent bookstore e-commerce site Bookshop.org has seen a 2,000% increase in sales in the last month and has become a lifeline for many stores that have been temporarily closed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet despite its apparent success, the site has skeptics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookshops should be among the first retailers to re-open, says Stephen Page

Stephen Page has said the pandemic is presenting a "very challenging time for businesses", as UK bookshops remain closed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-23 20:22:12 UTC ]
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Amazon revealed as mystery £250,000 donor to UK bookshops

Fundraiser for retailers facing hardship during the coronavirus pandemic reveals that benefactor is internet giant widely blamed for trade’s declineAmazon, the internet retail giant vilified for years as public enemy No 1 to booksellers, has been revealed as the surprise mystery benefactor that... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-04-23 11:37:33 UTC ]
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S&S UK bags 'super commercial' middle-grade series in six-figure pre-empt

Simon & Schuster Children’s UK has pre-empted a "major", three-book middle-grade series from debut children's author Larry Hayes, in a six-figure deal struck following a "high-speed pitch" via video conferencing platform Zoom. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-21 06:25:25 UTC ]
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Germany's bookshops to reopen next week

German booksellers will be permitted to reopen their shops from next Monday (20th April).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-15 15:06:23 UTC ]
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Houston, we have a problem: how bookshops might prepare for reopening

Fifty years ago this week, the world watched the unfolding drama of Apollo 13, the space mission hit by an explosion en route to the Moon. The astronauts - using the lunar lander as a lifeboat - endured plunging temperatures, carbon monoxide poisoning, illness and dangerous uncertainty as they... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-15 13:51:53 UTC ]
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Italy gives bookshops permission to reopen

Italy, the country worst affected so far by the coronavirus pandemic in Europe, is allowing bookshops to reopen. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-13 17:18:11 UTC ]
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Weldon vows to help bookshops and changes PRH volunteering policy

Penguin Random House UK c.e.o. Tom Weldon says the company is actively seeking ways of helping struggling booksellers during the coronavirus lockdown. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-26 21:42:26 UTC ]
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‘Revenue will fall away quite quickly’: Hearst UK CEO James Wildman on navigating crisis

Hearst CEO James Wildman has set recruited a healthcare professional to answer staff questions about the virus and started sending out daily company updates. The post ‘Revenue will fall away quite quickly’: Hearst UK CEO James Wildman on navigating crisis appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2020-03-23 04:01:21 UTC ]
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Covid-19 forces widespread bookshop closures as major publishers go remote

The impact of the coronavirus has seen the Booksellers Association issue a rallying cry to the trade, as many publishers enforce home working to safeguard staff. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-19 23:39:55 UTC ]
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Regional Independent Bookshop of the Year Award winners announced

The winners of the regional and country round of the Independent Bookshop of the Year Award have been announced, with nine shops in contention for an overall prize of £5,000. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-17 14:37:10 UTC ]
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Independent bookshops start to close as coronavirus advice comes in

Independent bookshops across the country are closing their doors to protect staff and customers from the coronavirus outbreak. Many indie shops are encouranging customers to support their businesses and place orders online. Delivery services have also been ramped up across the board, with some... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-16 22:52:52 UTC ]
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Cowell, Barr and Hannah to take part in Independent Bookshop Week

Authors including Cressida Cowell, Damian Barr and Sophie Hannah will take part in Independent Bookshop Week (IBW).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bill Bowder thriller goes to S&S UK amid translation rights frenzy and six-figure audio deal

Simon & Schuster UK has landed Bill Bowder's real-life thriller Freezing Order, which has also been at the centre of a flurry of translation deals and secured a six-figure audio deal.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-02 17:16:51 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite drop back to all-time low prices

Amazon's latest Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are back down to their lowest prices since Black Friday. The newest Kindle Paperwhite is now $85, instead of the usual $130, while the latest standard Kindle is $60, instead of the usual list price of $90.... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2020-03-02 13:55:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury wins satirical debut The Other Black Girl in six-figure deal

Bloomsbury has won Zakiya Dalila Harris’ The Other Black Girl, a satirical debut novel about race and authenticity in the workplace, for a six-figure deal following a nine-way auction.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Indie bookshops are cashing in on a pre-order boom for Hilary Mantel’s new book and are hosting everything from midnight openings to silent discos this week. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Children's reading comprehension falls without storytime, Egmont study reveals

Children’s reading comprehension declines to half the expected rate when they do not have regular storytime, a study from Egmont has revealed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-26 22:50:26 UTC ]
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Flooding forces Shrewsbury children’s bookshop to close

Button & Bear children’s bookshop in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, has been forced to close today (Wednesday 25th February) owing to rising floodwaters. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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