Libro.fm, which supports sales of digital audiobooks through independent bookstores in the U.S., will expand the service to the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand in July. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
The one-time bookselling giant is being acquired by a hedge fund for $476 million. The national chain that many blamed for the demise of independent bookstores has been ravaged by Am…; and other... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2019-06-07 15:58:20 UTC ]
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New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association members gathered in Baltimore on April 25 for discussions about bookseller education, health care, and finances for independent bookstores across the region. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Becoming' by Michelle Obama was easily the biggest hit at independent bookstores over the Thanksgiving weekend. Indies were also keeping a wary eye on inventory levels amid reports of potential shortages of hot-selling titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Strong backlist sales, in addition to a 55% jump in sales of digital audiobooks, led to a 42% increase in earnings at HarperCollins in the quarter ended September 30, 2018, over the comparable period a year ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW will continue to offer news and feature coverage of physical and digital audiobooks, as well as monthly audiobook bestseller lists, but will no longer review audiobooks effective August 1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sherman Alexie has long been a champion of independent bookstores. Now, with the bestselling author facing sexual harassment charges leveled at him largely via social media, booksellers are grappling with how, and if, they should respond. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Need some help selecting new books this year? The Monitor asked asked four popular bookstores for titles they think will excite readers in 2018. These 11 recommendations are from four independent bookstores across the United States: Prairie Lights in Iowa City; the Strand in New York; Off the... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is reading more one of your New Year’s resolutions? Catch up on last year’s most popular reads – from fiction to the political – before diving into 2018 selections. The following list includes popular books published in 2017 that are still selling like hotcakes at four independent bookstores... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The emergence of digital audiobooks are a “potent source” of long term growth, the chief executive of HarperCollins’ parent company News Corp Robert Thomson has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From the Bangkok Post: As in many Western markets, independent bookstores stress personal service and warm environments in Thailand's bookselling industry. The post Thailand’s Independent Bookstores: Curating Inventory for Their Patrons appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite shrinking participation from bookstores, Canada's Authors for Indies Day, which puts authors to work at independent bookstores, is moving ahead. The event, founded in 2015, will take place on Saturday, with 87 stores participating. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Managers at Austin's BookPeople bookstore and Brazos Bookstore in Houston are launching Texas Independent Bookstore Day. Slated for August 5, the event will highlight the role of independent bookstores in communities across the state. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In partnership with the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, AdventureKEEN will give 100% of the profits from the sales of its books at independent bookstores, this June, to booksellers in need. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 25th edition of the Taipei International Book Fair takes place this week amid concerns of a decline in sales and the future for independent bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year’s bookstore finalists represent a broad range of independent bookstores, from across the country, both newer stores and long-established ones. The winner will be announced in March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A post-election sales bounce made for a solid Thanksgiving week at many independent bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After independent bookstores saw a year of strong openings in 2014, the trend continued last year, with the ABA reporting that 60 new indies opened in 2015. In 2014, ABA members opened 59 stores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oren Teicher, CEO of American Booksellers Association, and three booksellers discuss how low-cost of technology has enhanced the indie bookselling business. The post How Independent Bookstores Are Thriving in the Digital Age appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent bookstores across the country are reporting a very positive year, with some stores citing double-digit growth in 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In addition to the shop-local movement, good weather and a strengthening economy boosted sales at many independent bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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