Salman Rushdie thanks America's independent bookstores for support during fatwa

The letter of gratitude Salman Rushdie wrote to independent bookstores has been made into a poster that will be hung in some stores. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 28, 2016

New bookstores opened in Alabama, Maine, New York, and Tennessee; a suspicious fire temporarily closes a Barnes & Noble in Arizona; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The College Bookstore, Disrupted

As the traditional market for textbooks has faltered, many college stores have dropped “book” from their name. And some have stopped selling textbooks altogether. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 21, 2016

Bookstores open in Louisiana and Pennsylvania; a Japanese bookstore chain preps for its Texas debut; a Christian bookseller works to stop sex trafficking; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More Independent Booksellers Are Getting Into the Publishing Business

Looking to boost their bottom lines, some indies are forgoing things like cafes and coffee bars to become full-fledged publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstores of Every Kind

A revival of the independent bookstore sector has been taking place over the past few years. That resurgence can been seen in the Pacific Northwest, which even before the indie rebound was already a veritable bookstore mecca. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 17, 2016

A Washington, D.C. store preps for a holiday expansion; a Texas bookstore owner makes a comeback; Canadian stores get the okay to sell books and booze; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 16, 2016

An iconic New York City store gets a new lease on bookselling and a closing store will return; a Pennsylvania bookstore gets geeky; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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September Bookstore Sales Up 1.7%

Bookstore sales in September were $1.16 billion, up from $1.14 billion one year ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Megyn Kelly Hits the Road to Support Memoir

The anchor of Fox News's top-rated cable news program 'The Kelly File' will take her show on the road for the first time, beginning November 28, in support of her memoir, 'Settle for More.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 14, 2016

A Massachusetts bookstore turns publisher; a Wyoming store bans wi-fi; a New Hampshire store celebrates its first quarter century; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 11, 2016

A California bookseller tries to buy the store where he works; Barnes & Noble to open on Fifth Avenue--in Youngstown; a bookstore pops-up in the Bronx; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PEN America Responds to Trump Victory

The free speech organization issued a statement addressing the impending presidency of a man who has threatened to open up libel laws and showed deep disdain for the press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the UAE: Sharjah Publishing City, Kinokuniya Bookstores, Library Drones

News from the Sharjah Book Fair: as the Publishing City rises in Sharjah, nearby Dubai gets a smaller Kinokuniya bookstore. And UAE libraries contemplate drone deliveries. The post In the UAE: Sharjah Publishing City, Kinokuniya Bookstores, Library Drones appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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South Korea’s ‘Small Concept’ Bookstores: Niche and Trendy

In South Korea, a number of 'small concept' bookstores have emerged, attracting attention and offering a fashionable alternative to larger retail stores. The post South Korea’s ‘Small Concept’ Bookstores: Niche and Trendy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sopel's title about 'strange' America to BBC Books

BBC Books has acquired new title about modern America in the wake of the US election, by BBC North America editor Jon Sopel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One of the Country’s Oldest Bookstores to Stay in the Family

With no serious buyers in sight after nearly a year on the market, the 175-year-old Otto Bookstore in Williamsport, Pa., is likely being passed from 82-year-old Betsy Rider to her son, Tom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 8, 2016

Amazon's campus pick-up program comes to New York; a Spanish-language bookstore arrives in Phoenix; an Oklahoma indie preps for its opening; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 3, 2016

New stores prep to open in Washington and Massachusetts; a political display gets protection in New York; Barnes & Noble continues to close locations; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 1, 2016

A bookstore/restaurant preps for its Maryland opening; stores expand in New Jersey and Washington; a California bookstore adds a publishing arm; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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