WI12: Indie Booksellers Talk Shop, Discussion of Diversity Dominates

The overall message coming out of Winter Institute is that independent bookselling is thriving, particularly in light of the decline in ebook sales, Barnes & Noble’s continuing stumbles, and growing opportunities for community engagement. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending December 18, 2015

New stores are opening in Midlothian, Va.; Anchorage; Plattsburgh, N.Y.; and Houston, Mo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Helping Teens Find Hope Amid the Hurt: PW Talks to Reggie Dabbs and John Driver

The co-authors of ‘Just Keep Breathing’ discuss how this collection of letters from real teens sheds light on the pain average teenagers experience and how parents, families, and educators can help. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Bottlenecks Frustrating Indie Publishers

This is the season in which the entire book industry depends upon consumer holiday purchases to drive sales and, for some, issues at Amazon are leaving their hottest titles languishing on shipping docks and sitting in truck trailers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diversity drive on track in children's, but call for more BAME authors

Authors, agents and publishers have praised the increase in the number of books with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and mental health themes in 2015, but added that more needs to be done in terms of publishing BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) authors and books that feature... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Airbnb Is Reportedly In Talks With Hearst To Develop A Magazine

The new venture may pick up where Pineapple—the print magazine Airbnb launched last year—left off.Pineapple, Airbnb's one-off print magazine, ended up publishing just one issue due to internal politics—but, according to the Wall Street Journal, it could make a comeback soon.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Maine Indie Breaks Records with 'A Man Called Ove'

Nonesuch Books & Cards, along with its second location in South Portland, have sold 1,000 copies of the Swedish paperback, making the novel the store's top seller since its May release. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Assurances' for booksellers in wake of PRH e-lending trial

The book trade must "work together" to navigate potential disadvantages of ebook lending, the chief executive of the Booksellers Association, Tim Godfray, has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Amazon came to dominate fiction in translation

At a time when the translation market is shrinking, the internet giant’s publishing arm, AmazonCrossing, has leapt ahead as by far the biggest publisher of English versions of international titles this year. Alison Flood inspects its basketTranslation Tuesdays: read poetry, short stories and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookseller Association Launches in Mexico

A group of booksellers and publishers have launched the Asociación de Librerías de México, aimed at uniting, protecting and promoting the sector. The post Bookseller Association Launches in Mexico appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Could online apps help save indie bookshops?

With fewer than 1,000 stores in the UK, a number of online initiatives are aiming to help shoppers find their way back to local independent bookshopsThe rise of online retailers and ebooks have had a devastating impact on the UK’s independent bookshops. According to the Booksellers Association,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Question Everything, Manage Your Ego, and ‘Break the Norms’ of Religion: PW Talks to Chandresh Bhardwaj

Author and spiritual guru Chandresh Bhardwaj urges readers to unlearn everything they have learned about spirituality for a stronger connection to God in his new book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James: 'publishers must go further to reach diverse groups'

Man Booker Prize winner Marlon James says there are "huge sections of the population who don’t read because no one is telling the stories that they want to read". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Recommended Reading: Don't try to shop on Facebook or Twitter

Recommended Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology and more in print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short reviews of books that we think are worth your time. We hope you enjoy the read.I Tried Holiday Shopping on Fa... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2015-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending December 4, 2015

New stores are opening in Philadelphia; Decatur, Ga.; Rosalyn, Ore.; and Dorchester, Mass. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Coloring Books Drive Big Holiday Sales at Independent Booksellers

The enduring popularity of coloring books for adults and a successful Small Business Saturday got the holiday season off to a strong start for independent booksellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Midwinter 2016 Preview: We Need to Talk About Reference

We take a look back at some of the library stories that captivated the publishing world in 2015, and a look ahead at what they portend for 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lund Humphries relaunches as indie publisher

Art-book publisher Lund Humphries has relaunched as an independent publishing company after splitting from the Ashgate Publishing Group earlier this year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry should be 'less defensive' about diversity

Publishing should be as “demographically representative as possible” in a bid to tackle diversity, delegates to The Bookseller's Author Day conference have heard. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reconnecting with the Spirituality of Food: PW Talks with Lisa Graham McMinn

Lisa Graham McMinn looks at how spiritual attitudes toward food and feasting have changed since the mass industrialization of agriculture in her book, 'To the Table: A Spirituality of Food, Faith, and Community.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Civilised Saturday a 'fantastic success' say booksellers

Indie booksellers have reported that Civilised Saturday was a "fantastic success" with many vowing to hold the event again next year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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