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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[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Fast Company | 2012-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion Children's Books signs another Deadly title

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Specsavers to sponsor National Book Awards

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Québec’s Digital Book Warehouse: Publishing in Quebec 2012

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bin Laden book knocks Fifty Shades off US top spot

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Argos sees return to sales growth

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[ BBC News | 2012-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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56 Broken Kindle Screens Make One Perfect Coffee Table Book

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[ Fast Company | 2012-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Stuff | 2012-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Crains New York | 2012-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-book discounts appearing at Amazon following publisher settlement

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[ Engadget | 2012-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Slate | 2012-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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