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Want to know about the business side of things from booksellers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Chapters/Indigo and Waterstone’s? We have the latest coverage and industry news.

Iconic Bookstore WH Smith Has Been Sold

The elimination of the WH Smith brand name will have a considerable impact nationwide.

Sunrise on the Reaping Sold 1.5 Million Copies in a Week

The latest “Hunger Games” novel sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide during its first week.

The New Hunger Games Book Releases Next Week

This book is coming out on March 18th and the hardcover is already discounted everywhere.

US ebook revenue increased by 1.6% in 2024

US e-book sales generated over 1 billion dollars in 2024, but digital audiobooks made more money.

Margaret Atwood to Publish Memoir… Sort of

Margaret Atwood has never done things the usual way, and her upcoming…

How will Amazon’s Quebec Exit affect Books and E-Readers?

Amazon shutting down all of its Quebec warehouses isn’t just about job…

Robert De Niro to Star Alex North’s ‘The Whisper Man’

Alex North’s The Whisper Man is set to make its way to…

Dan Brown Announces New Book, The Secret of Secrets

‘The Secret of Secrets’: Dan Brown’s ‘most ambitious novel’ to hit stands in September.

Publishers File Lawsuit Challenging Book Bans in Idaho

Penguin Random House, alongside Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, has filed a lawsuit challenging the book removal provisions of HB 710

Jeremy Renner to release memoir “My Next Breath”

Jeremy Renner is set to release his memoir, My Next Breath, on April 29, 2025.

Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm Sold 2.7 million copies in a week

Rebecca Yarros’s ‘Onyx Storm is the fastest-selling adult novel in the past 20 years.

Greta Gerwig Brings Narnia to Life on the Big Screen

C.S. Lewis’s “The Chronicles of Narnia” series has captivated readers since its…

Hot Wheels and Barbie are Getting a New Manga

Mattel has partnered with TOKYOPOP to create a new publishing initiative. Some…

Barnes and Noble will Open 60 New Bookstores in 2025

Barnes and Noble is the largest bookselling chain in the US and…

So You Think You Can Write? 2025 Short Story Contests

Whether you are part of the Good e-Reader community, or new to…

Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy

For authors, the stakes are even higher. Their hard work can get buried under low-quality knockoffs, and their earnings take a hit. While Amazon has changed how people publish books, it’s also being criticized for not doing enough to protect readers and writers from bad actors.