Unit Sales Slipped 1.2% Last Week

Another strong performance by adult fiction was not enough to prevent unit sales of print books from falling 1.2% last week compared to the week ended September 12, 2020, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Attendance Slips at ALA’s Second In-Person LibLearnX

Despite modest attendance, LibLearnX 2024 once again offered an engaging program, including compelling talks from Kate DiCamillo, Michele Norris, and Jesus Trejo, among others, and a professional program exploring a range of such hot topics as the freedom to read, sustainability, and AI. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Big Five Domination of Adult Bestseller Lists Slipped in 2023

In 2023, the major publishers maintained their grip on the bestseller lists, but indies scored some notable successes, with Entangled, Kensington, and Sourcebooks among those making inroads. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Vroman's and Book Soup Bookstores Are Up for Sale

Owner Joel Sheldon, whose family founded the store in 1894, is seeking a buyer for its flagship location in Pasadena, the Hastings Ranch Pasadena location established in 2002, and the West Hollywood store Book Soup, which was acquired by Vroman’s in 2009. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: January 19, 2024

Among the week’s headlines: ALA’s LibLearnX 2024 gets underway; students and librarians at an Idaho high school push back against book bans; and an Alabama legislator wants to make it easy for politicians to fire library board members. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of January 22, 2024

Random House signs a book on Open AI by Ashlee Vance and a novel by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, M.L. Lee sells two novels to Simon & Schuster, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week’s Bestsellers: January 22, 2024

With the debut of Brynne Weaver’s ‘Butcher & Blackbird,’ Entangled’s Red Tower imprint is five for five with landing its new releases on our bestseller list. Plus the spy thriller ‘Argylle’ by Elly Conway debuts at #13 on our hardcover fiction list ahead of a film release and amid... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Call of Duty didn’t top the yearly sales charts for one of the first times since 2009

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Pasadena's historic Vroman's bookstore up for sale, along with Book Soup

Vroman's, a longtime Pasadena bookstore, is for sale. Its owner is also looking to sell its second Pasadena location and Book Soup in West Hollywood. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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The week's bestselling books, Jan. 21

Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, January 21 Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Religion & Spirituality Books On-Sale Calendar: February 2024

Advice from Pope Francis on ‘good’ living, the latest title from bestselling author Jennie Allen, and stories from ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie are among new religion books hitting shelves in February. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Book Sales Up 1.2% in October, 7.1% Year-to-Date

Sales of religious print books remain solid through October, offsetting slow digital sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: January 15, 2024

The #1 book in the country, 2018’s ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear, is joined by new books for resolution makers, including ‘Younger for Life’ and ‘The New Kitchen.’ Plus the January Reese’s Book Club pick, ‘First Lie Wins’ by Ashley Elston, debuts on our hardcover fiction list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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In the Western U.S., Holiday Sales Ended 2023 on an Up Note

Independent bookstores in the western U.S. came through the holidays with boosted balance sheets and tales of community connection. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: January 12, 2024

Among this week's headlines: EveryLibrary updates its “legislation to watch” tracker for 2024; Indiana lawmakers take aim at how libraries are funded in the state; and the Los Angeles Public Library gets into publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of January 15, 2024

Del Ray lands a Keanu Reeves novel, written with China Miéville; Blackstone buys a six-book literary role-playing game; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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East Coast, Southern, and Chain Bookstores Report Strong Holiday Sales

Stores on the East Coast, in the South, and two chains, Half-Price Books and Kinokuniya, reported strong sales over the holidays and through much of 2023. Romantasy, prize winners and nominees, and books promoted on social media continue to dominate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The $2,000 ASUS ZenScreen Fold solves the biggest issue with portable monitors

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In Tbilisi: Bookseller Tamara Megrelishvili on Sales Trends

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Circana BookScan: A Holiday-Season Boost in US Print Sales

Circana Bookscan reports that in week 51 in the U.S., 31 million print books were sold, marking a 1-percent holiday season growth over 2022. The post Circana BookScan: A Holiday-Season Boost in US Print Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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