Printed book sales fall as Christmas digital sales rise

Physical book sales in the final week of the year totalled £22.5m — down 70% week on... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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ALA 2017 Spotlight: The Next Chapter for Library E-books

The ALA Digital Content Working Group is ending, but the conversation about ebooks in libraries is not. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2016

A closer look at the trends behind the titles facing campaigns demanding their removal from the nation’s schools and libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 19, 2017

This week: Don Winslow's latest novel, plus what happens between life and death. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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AAP's First Report on 2016 Shows Sales, Revenue Down

The industry sales report for 2016 found that total revenue for the industry fell 6.6%, compared to 2015. Based on sales from 1,207 companies that report to AAP, total revenue last year was $14.25 billion, down from $15.26 billion in 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Samsung Galaxy Book review: An excellent 2-in-1 for a good price

Samsung’s Galaxy Book is a 2-in-1 tablet with a detachable keyboard that gets pretty much everything you care about right. Its price, performance, and battery life are all among the best we’ve tested.While it lacks the razzle-dazzle of flagships like the new Surface Pro, it's still the sort of... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2017-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany's Publishing Revenue Rises 1% in 2016

A new report issued this week by the trade association representing German publishers and booksellers revealed that book revenue was up 1% in Germany last year, hitting €9.28 billion ($10.41 billion). The largest segment seeing gains was children's books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s 2016 Book Market Report: ‘Stable Amid Transformation’

Even as German booksellers see online efforts pay off, consumption patterns are weaker, says a new report: 'A truly distressing drop in customer frequency." The post Germany’s 2016 Book Market Report: ‘Stable Amid Transformation’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In New Book, Priest Urges Church to Welcome LGBTQ Catholics

Deeply disturbed by the 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Father James Martin is using his new book, 'Building a Bridge,' to make the case that the Catholic Church needs to finally open its doors to members of the LGBTQ community. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Edinburgh Book Festival unveils Brave New Words line-up

The Edinburgh International Book Festival today (13th June) launched its 2017 programme, boasting a line-up including Ian Rankin, Zadie Smith and Roxane Gay. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bookstore Sales Jump, Slightly, in April

Bookstore sales rose 1.8% in April, over the same period in 2016, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Bookstore revenue was $714 million for the month, compared to $701 for the same period a year ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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German Book Trade’s Peace Prize Goes to Canada’s Margaret Atwood

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Screenwriter Mark Illis' first children's book to Quercus

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[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of June 12, 2017

A Swedish novel about an elderly woman generates a series of preempts; a German debut attracts the Americans and Brits, among others; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Find inspiration in the shortlist for this year's Man Booker International Prize. Continue reading at BBC News

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Manchester vigil book raises £40k for charities

A book being developed by Manchester creatives in response to last month’s bombing in the city has already raised more than £40,000 for charity. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The Book People acquires gift company Qwerkity

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Tony Walsh sales soar after Manchester performance

Sales of Tony Walsh’s first poetry collection have almost doubled in the few weeks since he gave a rousing spoken word performance at a vigil following the terror attack at Manchester Arena on 22nd May. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘In reality, we are a content company’: Football clubs embrace the role of digital publisher

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[ Digiday | 2017-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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To find the right cover image for a book inspired by a popular 'Modern Love' essay, art director Jackie Seow returned to the source. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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