The Number of Independent Bookstores in the U.S. Has Doubled in the Last 8 Years

Today's links include the continued rise in independent bookstores, a master bookseller on bookselling, and more. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-05-24 19:41:49 UTC ]
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Double Vision: A Reading List of Twins in Literature

Sometimes, the most powerful stories to read are the ones you see yourself, or a part of yourself, reflected back in. Growing up as a quadruplet, I always knew there was something rare about me and my sisters. Strangers at the mall would stop our stroller procession and ask questions like, Hold... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-04-19 08:51:36 UTC ]
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UK publishing industry reports record-breaking year in 2022

There were 669m physical books sold in the UK last year, according to new figures from the Publishers AssociationThe UK publishing industry had a “record-breaking year” in 2022, with a total income of £6.9bn.A Year in Publishing, a look at the state of the book market by trade body the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-17 11:26:08 UTC ]
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‘The Tale of Genji’ Is More Than 1,000 Years Old. What Explains Its Lasting Appeal?

The book is often described as the world’s first novel and a touchstone of Japanese literature. But some of its themes, including its take on gender and power, have echoed over centuries. Continue reading at The New York Times

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A Little of Everything: 8 Comic Book Anthologies

Looking to read a lot of different comics by a range of creators in one place? Try these excellent comic book anthologies. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-14 10:32:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Jumped in February

For the second month in a row, bookstore sales posted large gains over 2022. According to preliminary figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, February bookstore sales increased 10.7% over last year, rising to $609 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Phaidon Celebrates 100 Years

Phaidon Press will celebrate its 100th anniversary in September with a slate of events, exhibitions, original digital content, and sales initiatives. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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8 Manga About Music and Musicians

Get ready to build some playlists! These manga about music and musicians cover everything from rock and jazz to pop and classical music. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-04 10:37:00 UTC ]
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Google Drive now caps the number of files you can create

You might not want to use Google Drive for large system backups or other many-file transfers. Ars Technica has learned Google quietly instituted a user "creation limit" of 5 million files sometime in February. As Reddit user ra13 discovered, personal (Google One) and business (Google Workspace)... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-03 19:12:30 UTC ]
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8 Compelling Horror Manga That Will Haunt Your Mind

The compelling horror manga have some of the most disturbing scenes I’ve ever read, with panels will haunt my mind for years to come. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-03-30 10:31:00 UTC ]
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And You Get Counted! And You Get Counted!: Oprah’s Book Club by the Numbers

Here's a fun breakdown of Oprah's book club by the numbers! She just picked book 100—how many have you read Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-03-29 10:39:00 UTC ]
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PW 2023 Bookstore and Sales Rep Finalists Named

The five finalists for PW's 31st Bookstore of the Year and 25th Sales Rep of the Year awards have been selected. Winners will be announced at the U.S. Book Show, which is set for May 22-25. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Attempts to Ban Books Doubled in 2022

A new report from the American Library Association showed a spike in censorship efforts, with 1,269 attempts. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-03-23 13:10:19 UTC ]
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British Book Awards: Trade and ‘Book of the Year’ Shortlists

The British Book Awards contenders for Book Trade and Book of the Year are announced, with the shortlists consisting of 29 categories. The post British Book Awards: Trade and ‘Book of the Year’ Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Fast-Growing Independent Publishers, 2023

Publishers used different strategies to maintain, and extend, sales gains in 2022. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Celebrating Five Years of Transformational Stories: Close-Up on Rick Riordan Presents

Author and publisher Rick Riordan reflects on half a decade of exceptional storytelling. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Culture Wars Are Energizing Feminist Bookstores

As book banning efforts, assaults upon women’s autonomy, and more intensify, both old-school feminist bookstores and new intersectional feminist shops are drawing customers seeking a safe space and solace in books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Start 2023 with Big Gains

Bookstore sales posted surprisingly strong gains in January, jumping 15.9% over 2022. Sales in January 2023 were $997 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Benn Wins England’s Young Writer of the Year Award

The £10,000 Young Writer of the Year award from the UK's Sunday Times goes to Tom Benn for his fourth novel, 'Oxblood.' The post Tom Benn Wins England’s Young Writer of the Year Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The FBI is spying on a Chicago bookstore because it’s hosting “extremists.”

In FBI documents recently acquired by Unicorn Riot, a left-leaning independent media outlet, Chicago’s worker-owned Pilsen Community Books was said to be a meeting place for “anarchist violent extremists, or ‘AVEs,’ environmental violent extremists, or ‘EVEs’ and pro-abortion extremists.” As... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-03-15 16:14:24 UTC ]
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Leigh Bardugo just landed a *reedy voice* 8-figure book deal.

Must be nice! We are happy for her! So glad that publishing can support artists with a livable wage! This week, Publisher’s Lunch dropped the news of Leigh Bardugo’s 8-figure 12-book deal with Macmillan Publishers. Bardugo published YA fantasy Shadow and Bone with Macmillan back in 2012,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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