Summer Sales Outlook Bright

A tough start to 2013 in many parts of the country, with record snows, torrential rains, and tornadoes, plus the bombing in Boston, has made for a quiet year to date for many bookstores, according to PW’s survey of dozens of independents around the country. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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61 summers of reading: Elinor Lipman recalls the books that mattered

When she was ten, she read O. Henry in hardback. In high school, Orwell was on the summer reading list. Now, it’s "Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel" with her grandsons. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-26 13:30:00 UTC ]
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18 YA books to read with your teens this summer

One way to connect with your kids: Read their books. Two librarians offer some suggestions. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-26 13:30:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Fell 6% Again Last Week

The spring sales trend of weekly declines of about 6% continued last week, with unit sales of print books dropping 6.4% compared to the week ended May 22, 2021, at outlets that report to BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: Raven Named Bookstore of the Year, Lowe Named Sales Rep of the Year

The Raven Bookstore in Lawrence, Kans., was named 'PW' Bookstore of the Year in a virtual awards ceremony held during the U.S. Book Show. Commission rep Kurtis Lowe of Book Travelers West is 'PW' Sales Rep of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Summer Reading BSuggestions

A book for “White Lotus” fans, a coming-of-age story in the Canary Islands, Werner Herzog’s debut novel (yes, it’s grim) and more. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-05-21 09:00:17 UTC ]
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Belarus has banned the sale of 1984.

In very 1984 news, Belarus has banned the sale of 1984. Belarusian weekly newspaper, Nasha Niva, reported that security forces detained Andrei Yanushkevich, publisher and bookstore owner, and confiscated 200 books, with a  focus on 1984. Nasha Niva also reported that they had obtained a copy of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-05-20 14:23:20 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Fell 6% Last Week

Since the end of the Easter shopping season, unit sales of print books have followed a fairly regular weekly path, falling by roughly 6% compared to a year ago. That was the result again last week when sales dropped 6.9% from the week ended May 15, 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Q1 Bookstore Sales Up 16% over 2021, But Trail 2019

March bookstore sales increased 12.5% over a year ago, contributing to a 16% gain in the first quarter of 2022 over the comparable period in 2021. The $1.99 billion in 2022 first quarter sales, however, was 2.5% below the first period of 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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2 great thrillers to read now -- and 2 for your summer reading list

Get ready for summer with domestic suspense novels by Lisa Scottoline, Sally Hepworth, Katie Gutierrez and Amanda Jayatissa Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-14 12:00:14 UTC ]
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Trade Publishing Sales Rose in February

Sales of children’s/YA books rose 24.2% in February over a year ago, while adult trade book sales increased 7%, according AAP’s StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Unit Sales Fell 6% at the End of April

With all categories except adult fiction posting declines, unit sales of print books fell 6.1% in the week ended Apr. 30, 2022, from the comparable week in 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures,’ an octopus tells a feel-good story

Shelby Van Pelt's novel joins the menagerie of books told from an animal's perspective. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Sales of Print Books Fell 12.6% in Mid-April

With sales declining in every category, overall unit sales of print books dropped 12.6% in the week ended Apr. 23, 2022, from the comparable week last year, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH Sees Sales of Spanish-Language Books Surge

Silvia Matute, president of Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial’s U.S. division, discusses the company’s growth and the Spanish-language book market in the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Dropped 12% Last Week

Print unit sales were down in every category last week compared to the week ended April 24, 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan, resulting in an overall decline of 12.6%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Bantam Sales Head Lou Satz Dies at 94

Satz, who headed sales at Bantam in the 1960s and 1970s under Oscar Dystel, died on April 9. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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$5 Audiobooks are On Sale at Libro.fm for Independent Bookstore Day

From April 25 to May 1, Libro.fm has a selection of audiobooks on sale for $5 each. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Sales of Print Books Jumped 16% Ahead of Easter

A huge spike in demand for children’s books in the lead-up to Easter resulted in a 16.8% increase in unit sales of print books in the week ended Apr. 16, 2022, over the comparable week in 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Easter Bump Lifted Print Book Sales by 10% Last Week

With Easter getting closer, the children's category had a big jump in sales last week over a year ago, leading to an overall 10.2% increase in print unit sales for the week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Rose 27% in February

Bookstore sales were $583 million in February up from $459 million a year ago, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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