Sales of print books for the first six months of 2015 were running just about even with the same period in 2014 at outlets that report to Nielsen BookScan. Units inched up 0.3% in the period, to more than 286 million. more »
First Lee
Chapter Coming Friday: The 'Guardian' is to publish the first
chapter of Harper Lee’s forthcoming novel 'Go Set a Watchman' ahead of its
release next week.
Black Friday,
Meet Prime Day: On the eve of Amazon’s 20th birthday, the
company introduces Prime Day, a global shopping event, with more deals than
Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members.
E-lending Won't
Hurt Book Sales: Borrowing from libraries doesn’t pose a threat
to bookshops, despite what some cynics would have you believe, writes Anna
Baddeley at the 'Guardian.'
Gay Comic
Characters Zap Stereotypes: As the comic book industry prepares
to gather at Comic-Con International, which begins Thursday in San Diego,
publishers big and small will be promoting a wider selection of gay-themed
comic books.
Cinema Books to
Close after 31 Years: The Seattle store, open since 1977, is
known for its vast collection of film literature and the welcoming spirit of
its owner, Stephanie Ogle.
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