Party to Celebrate Bookstore Cat’s Retirement

After a decade of enjoying his presence, an Ohio bookstore is hosting a party to celebrate Otis the Cat's retirement. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

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Nook: Barnes & Noble will hand off tablet manufacturing to a third party

Following a shaky fourth-quarter report, B&N announced that it would be partnering with another company to release its Nook tablet line, although the bookstore chain will continue to manufacture its e-readers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes and Noble posts $119 million loss in Q4 2013, will partner with third party on future Nook tablets

Barnes and Noble has not had an easy go of it. The brick-and-mortar stalwart has seen its revenues and profits steeply decline as we've entered the age of the ebook. In fact, profits haven't just shrunk; they've disappeared. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, the company suffered a... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In China: an entire bookstore gets censored?

The Chinese government has placed a media ban on mentions of the 70,000-square-foot bookstore Taiwanese bookstore chain Eslite plans to open in China's tallest building in 2015. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paris Literary Prize Celebrates Unique Art of the Novella

Shakespeare & Co.'s Paris Literary Prize honors novellas written in English by an unpublished author. Judge Rebecca Carter reports on this year's festivities. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Which state has the most bookstores?

Large states like California and Texas have the most bookstores. No surprise there. But when it comes to bookstores per capita, Montana, Wyoming, and Vermont top the list. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is Amazon asking independent bookstores to sell Kindles?

Some independent booksellers say they've received calls from someone claiming to be an Amazon staff member, asking if they'd be interested in selling Kindle e-readers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sunday Mirror moves away from celebrities with Notebook launch

Sunday Mirror is to replace its Celebs on Sunday magazine with a new glossy called Notebook, in response to the declining appetite for weekly celebrity magazines. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2013-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge rules gifts cards from belly-up Borders bookstores worthless

Those clinging hopefully to the old Borders books gift cards stashed in their drawers or wallets are out of luck, a Manhattan federal judge ruled Wednesday.Those clinging hopefully to the old Borders books gift cards stashed in their drawers or wallets are out of luck, a Manhattan federal judge... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New from Akashic: ‘Simon’s Cat,’ Uglytown’s ‘By the Balls’

Looking for a repeat of its surprise picture book bestseller, Go the F**k to Sleep, Akashic publisher Johnny Temple is touting two new books with strong graphic components. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Comic Book Day: What is it and how can you celebrate?

Free Comic Book Day will be held on May 4 and will give comic book fans a chance to receive free comic books including issues from series like 'Superman' and 'Walking Dead'. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookpoint's Money to retire; Gibbon promoted

Graham Money [pictured], general manager of Hachette-owned distributor Bookpoint, is to retire in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Taiwanese Bookstore Chain Eslite Expands Aggressively into China

Taiwanese bookstore chain Eslite is aggressively expanding beyond its borders, with new stores in Hong Kong and several planned for mainland China, including one in a hotel. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Square Books: ‘PW’ Bookstore of the Year

“The store is my crack,” says Richard Howorth, co-owner of 34-year-old Square Books in Oxford, Miss., and former president of the American Booksellers Association. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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OED's Simpson to retire

John Simpson, chief editor of the Oxford English Dictionary [pictured left] will retire in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Do We Philosophically, Emotionally Need Bookstores?

Bookshops are an essential link between readers and authors, which is just one reason why we need to save them, say a prominent UK bookseller and UK journalist. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A celebration of all things books at USC

L.A. Times Festival of Books: Joyce Carol Oates, Carol Burnett, Lemony Snicket and Jamaica Kincaid are among the 500 authors appearing at this weekend's festival for readers of all ages.Since background-check legislation was voted down in the Senate on Thursday, Adam Winkler, author of... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lessons From Building A Programmed Bookstore

What if you could program a retail environment like you program a desktop application? Miniature computers, pervasive networking, and affordable tablet interfaces make programmed retail environments seem inevitable. Instead of using the familiar mice and monitor for system interaction, a... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Government Intervention Save Bookstores? Maybe in France

In France, the government will add €5 million in funding to help indie bookstores in the form of tax breaks, interest-free loans and stronger enforcement of fixed price laws. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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