Independent bookstores have been resilient despite competition from online retailers like Amazon.
Consumers' desire for authentic and socially responsible options is driving the growth of indie bookstores.
James Patterson Awarded $500 Bonuses to These Bay Area Booksellers
James Patterson awards $500 holiday bonuses to 600 independent booksellers, showing significant appreciation for their contributions to the literary community.
What Independent Bookshops Really Sell
Independent bookstores have been resilient despite competition from online retailers like Amazon.
Consumers' desire for authentic and socially responsible options is driving the growth of indie bookstores.
James Patterson Awarded $500 Bonuses to These Bay Area Booksellers
James Patterson awards $500 holiday bonuses to 600 independent booksellers, showing significant appreciation for their contributions to the literary community.
The Black List founder says Hollywood is thinking about risk all wrong
The Black List is expanding from scripts to novels, aiming to uncover hidden talent in the book world.
The borough's best indie publishers - Brooklyn Magazine
Independent publishing thrives on diversity and authenticity, providing platforms for underrepresented voices against the backdrop of a monopolized publishing industry.
The 2024 National Book Awards Longlist
The 2024 National Book Awards longlist emphasizes self-acceptance and broad societal themes in Young People's Literature.
Leonard Riggio, 83, Dies; Founded Barnes & Noble and Upended Publishing
Leonard Riggio revolutionized the book retail industry by merging book sales with a community-centric experience, profoundly impacting how books are sold in America.
Why Are Debut Novels Failing to Launch?
Sterling Lord's efforts laid the groundwork for Jack Kerouac's debut success with 'On the Road' through strategic placements and building hype.
Is it a golden age for photobook publishing?
Mack publisher expanding ambit by acquiring SPBH Editions in Milan, embracing varied book titles and genres, emphasizing distinct identities under Mack umbrella.
Supreme Court Justice Falls For Most Ignorant Trend Of Them All
The trend of using books as decorations by turning them backward is criticized for prioritizing aesthetics over functionality and content.
Despite being mocked and considered outdated, the practice of using books as decorative units with their spines facing the wall continues, as seen in recent appearances.
Rick O'Shea on why the Dublin Literary Award shortlist deserves your attention
Librarians choose six books for prestigious award showcasing diverse stories, styles, and themes.
Awards shortlists are important to highlight exceptional books that may have been overlooked due to timing or lesser exposure.
Binc Launches Scholarship for Writer-Booksellers
The Susan Kamil Scholarship supports writer-booksellers with a $10,000 award.
Eligibility for the scholarship includes working as a writer-bookseller at a physical book or comic store in the U.S.
Paper book or e-reader: Which is better for the planet? DW 02/23/2024
Nearly $174 billion to be spent on books by 2030
Debate on environmental impact of paper books vs e-readers
How Cord Jefferson turned a novel about race into American Fiction the year's buzziest comedy
The book industry often categorizes books by Black writers in narrow and stereotypical ways.
Percival Everett's novel Erasure has been adapted into a biting satire that critiques the publishing and media industry's appetite for stereotypically Black narratives.
Why is March 2024 the Best Month in Years For Books?
Book critics, editors, and literary enthusiasts often feel guilty because they can't read all the new books they want to.
The publishing industry relies heavily on a small percentage of bestsellers, leaving many new books overlooked and struggling to break out.
E-readers were supposed to kill printed books. Instead, they're booming | CBC Radio
Sales of print books are increasing, contrary to predictions that e-readers would cause the death of print books.
Younger readers are actually more interested in print books than older generations, who are more likely to use e-readers.
The Book World Still Isn't Diverse. Dhonielle Clayton Is Trying to Change That.
Electric Postcard Entertainment is a new company in the book business that is generating book ideas through teasers and looking for buyers.
Dhonielle Clayton, the mastermind behind the fictional plots, has become an influential power broker in the book world.