Not all book lovers are the same. We for sure have one thing in common- the love of reading. However, there can be vast differences in what we choose to read (fiction, non-fiction, genres), as well as the medium by which we choose to engage (print, newspapers, eBooks, audio books, graphic novels etc.)There are some people (aka people richer than I) who love going to the big … [Read more...] about For the Love of Libraries
Publishers want to buy BookTok, Creators Resistant
BookTok is a hashtag where passionate readers share all about their favorite books on social media platform TikTok. Members of BookTok tag videos of themselves, often in the bookstore aisles, raving about their favorite books. Many of the videos on BookTok have gone viral with millions of views, thus creating a whole new class of influencers that have made bestsellers out of … [Read more...] about Publishers want to buy BookTok, Creators Resistant
Incredible Book World Records
There’s something very sweet and nostalgic about World Records. Novel, entertaining, and honestly, rather silly; I like reading up on them for the simple reason that anything that offers relief from the pressures of everyday life in 2022 is a gift. Pondering random and humdrum things such as; “What’s the longest book ever written?” Or “What’s the largest litter of puppies ever … [Read more...] about Incredible Book World Records
Good luck trying to read the longest book in the world
It’s impossible to read the longest book in the world, and that’s the point.ONEPIECE is part conceptual art project and part publishing stunt. It reimagines and reconfigures Eiichiro Oda's 25-year running Japanese manga of the same title. Created by artist Ilan Manouach, "ONEPIECE exists only as an object of pure speculation."According to the Smithsonian, Manouach … [Read more...] about Good luck trying to read the longest book in the world
Amazon changes e-book return policy after author protest
In July 2022, we reported that several authors were protesting Amazon’s e-book return policy; Authors protesting Amazon’s e-book return policy.At that time, Amazon was allowing customers to return e-books up to a full week after purchasing. For many readers, a week is a more than enough time to finish a book, and return it after reading. When that happens, authors lose out … [Read more...] about Amazon changes e-book return policy after author protest
Religious books sales revenue soars
There’s been a significant rise in the sale of religious press over the last year according to the Association of American Publishers. In 2021 the religion press category rose 21.9%, earning 1.42 billion dollars. An increase of this size is the first for religious publishing, and follows a decline of 8% seen in 2020. The majority of the revenue was made from hardcover sales … [Read more...] about Religious books sales revenue soars
Bizarre and hilarious cookbooks you won’t believe exist
Not too long ago I was researching cookbooks for a book recommendation list and to my shock and perverse delight, I came across some pretty radical titles such as; White Trash Cooking, Revolting Recipes from History, and The Original Road Kill Cookbook.My first thought was that these titles were hoaxes, but lo and behold these are real cookbooks my friends! My second … [Read more...] about Bizarre and hilarious cookbooks you won’t believe exist
Indigo announces President, Executive Chair, and CEO change up
Canada's largest book retailer announced that effective September 5th 2022, its Board has approved leadership changes within the company. As reported by Newswire, Indigo's founder & Chief Executive Officer, Heather Reisman, has been appointed the position of Executive Chair; Indigo's President, Peter Ruis, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer, as well as, … [Read more...] about Indigo announces President, Executive Chair, and CEO change up
The importance of developing a joy of reading at a young age
I come from a family of readers. I have to credit my mother for this. She would tuck my sister and I into bed, her arms thrown around us, curling us tight to her, and we would snuggle into our bedtime ritual of “reading before lights out.” We were ridiculously young when she started doing this, I don’t even think my sister could read yet, and I was pretty sure I … [Read more...] about The importance of developing a joy of reading at a young age
Nora Roberts donates $50K to library in embattled Jamestown Township
Popular romance novelist Nora Roberts recently donated $50,000 in support of the Patmos Library in Jamestown MI, which has recently faced some pushback from its community that it has LGBTQ books available for readers. The library says it has about 90 such pieces of material out of a total inventory of about 67,000 (Woodtv.com).On Aug 2 2022, the Jamestown Township voted to … [Read more...] about Nora Roberts donates $50K to library in embattled Jamestown Township
How is Barnes & Noble doing in the Digital Age?
In 1873, Charles M. Barnes opened a small book business from his home in Wheaton, Illinois. His son, William Barnes carried the torch forward and alongside Clifford Noble, they opened the very first Barnes & Noble bookstore on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1917. The store began to flourish, garnishing it a reputation for excellence. Bookseller Leonard Riggio acquired … [Read more...] about How is Barnes & Noble doing in the Digital Age?
Webtoon’s Booming Success Shared with Content Creators
Webtoon, a digital comic platform, is having a very good year so far. New financial figures have shown that the webcomic platform has passed the $27 million mark, and it’s sharing that abundance with its creators. Digital comics are gaining popularity in larger demographics, and Webtoon is set to continue to expand within the market.Webtoon is a website that is home to … [Read more...] about Webtoon’s Booming Success Shared with Content Creators