Milkweed Editions to Open Indie Bookstore

Milkweed Editions will open a bookstore in the Open Book building complex dedicated to the literary arts in downtown Minneapolis in late June. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Print Unit Sales Fell 9.4% in Late June

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Harry Potter E-Books Offer Hogwarts Lessons for All

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