Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) chairman James Chao says “The Taiwanese Book market is in crisis,” due to rival forms of entertainment, including Facebook. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 is coming soon, so it’s a good time to start thinking about the things you’ll want to look for once the deal wave hits. Everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities will be on sale during the event, and if you’re a Prime member, you’ll have access to all of... Continue reading at Engadget
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The question of whether to attend a college reunion is often met with mixed emotions—nostalgia, curiosity, a healthy dose of apprehension. What will it feel like to go back to the campus of our youth? How will our lives compare to our classmates’? Which parts of our old selves might get dredged... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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As part of a makeover at the HarperCollins sales department, VP of independent sales and wholesale Kathy Faber will take on additional responsibilities in the indie channel, and Wendy Ceballos will become director of independent sales and retail marketing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Turtle Bay townhouse where late actress Katharine Hepburn lived for decades is looking for a taker.The four-bedroom property at 244 E. 49th St., between Second and Third Avenues, is asking $7.2 million, according to an ad that appeared this month. The 19-foot-wide home has six fireplaces, an... Continue reading at Crains New York
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By large majorities, Indigo shareholders approved the sale of the Canadian bookstore chain to private equity firms controlled by Canadian billionaire Gerald Schwartz, an Indigo board member and the husband of Indigo founder and CEO Heather Reisman. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble Education has released preliminary financial results that showed company revenue rising 1.5% in the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024, and net loss falling to $63 million, from $90 million a year ago. Total sales were $1.57 billion. B&NE expects to receive final approval... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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At Macmillan's trade sales division, Jennifer Edwards has been named VP of field sales, diversified sales, and sales strategy, and Shawn Foster will join the company as VP of children’s sales, reporting to EVP of sales Tim Greco. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales and profits at Educational Development Corp. soared in the early months of the pandemic, but the company has labored to downsize its business after overexpansion led to rising expenses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales at bookstores were down slightly in 2023 and fell again in the first quarter of 2024, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. But is the decline due to a drop in sales, or a change in how sales—particularly sales from college stores—are reported? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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I have a long and complicated relationship with superstitions. Being raised in an Italian family means you’re schooled early and often in the myriad ways to avoid bad luck, or worse. Never put a hat on a bed, always leave from the same door you entered, do not even think about passing a baby... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcover editions are deeply discounted through May 20. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2024-05-16 21:56:31 UTC ]
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Trade publishing sales saw declines in the first quarter, precipitated by drops in the adult nonfiction and children's/YA categories, although audio continues to be a bright spot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Get some of the most popular hardcovers and paperbacks of the past two years on sale for 50% off today! Continue reading at Book Riot
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The decline was due in part to an earlier Easter this year, as well as the continued soft sales in the nonfiction category, according to Circana BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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On April 23, 1968, protesting Columbia University students took over Hamilton Hall, and over the next few days, occupied three more Columbia buildings and the President’s office. At issue were Columbia’s connection to the Vietnam War (through its affiliation with a weapons research think tank)... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Emily Henry, Toni Morrison, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dr. Seuss and more books on sale for 50% off today! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-05-10 18:01:00 UTC ]
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The inaugural Amazon Book Sale will run May 15–20 and feature deep discounts on thousands of books, including 50% off print bestsellers. The e-retailer is touting the event as "The Book Sale of Your Dreams." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Revenue for U.K. publishing in 2023 was £7.1 billion, about $8.9 billion at current exchange rates, the U.K.'s Publishers Association reported. Growth areas included exports, sales, and digital audiobooks, which saw double digit growth. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon’s entry-level 16GB Kindle is on sale for $80, which is a discount of 20 percent. This is the latest iteration of the standard ereader, dating back to 2022. Amazon doesn’t do too many Kindle hardware updates, so we don’t know if this sale precludes a forthcoming refresh. The sale covers... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-05-06 17:12:07 UTC ]
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Mary Beth Thomas, the v-p and director of independent retail sales at HarperCollins, has left the company, PW can confirm. In addition, HarperCollins is offering a voluntary buyout program for salespeople, according to a person familiar with the matter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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