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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.

Amazon changes e-book return policy after author protest

In July 2022, we reported that several authors were protesting Amazon’s e-book…

Canadian ebook sales were strong in 2021

Canadians continued to be enamored with reading reading digital books. Over half…

How is Barnes & Noble doing in the Digital Age?

In 1873, Charles M. Barnes opened a small book business from his…

Why are Kindle ebooks so expensive?

Digital books on the Kindle, Nook or Kobo are way more expensive…

Britney Spears memoir completed, but delayed by paper shortage

If in twenty years from now you were asked “What were the…

Is the pandemic book boom finally over?

In the first half of 2021, book sales took off 18.9%, compared…

ebook sales plummet 12.2% in March 2022

Digital book sales in the Untied States, have been in a state…

A Win for Affordability: Students are Spending Less for Course Materials in 2021-2022

College students are active consumers, with resources, interest and access to seek…

Stolen Nostradamus manuscript returned to Rome library

A 300 year old 500-page manuscript by Nostradamus was stolen from a…

Nostalgia for Bookstores Creating Expansion

Normally, I avoid malls like the plague. Sometimes, when I’m strolling along,…

How TikTok is helping boost book sales in the UK

The UK reported a record £6.7bn revenue from book sales, both print,…
Lord of the Rings limited edition box set

Take a look at illustrator Alan Lee’s Lord of the Rings limited edition box set

The Lord of the Rings is undoubtedly one of the best tales…

Banned, Buried & Burnt: Book Censorship on the Rise

“Can you tell me, does equity and inclusion, also include incestuous relationships?”…

Japan’s Book and Bed Tokyo is a bookstore where you can stay the night

Imagine getting to stay in a hotel that also doubles up as…
The Rise of The Dragon by George R. R. Martin

George R. R. Martin’s The Rise of The Dragon announced, due out later this year

Legendary writer George R. R. Martin has revealed more details pertaining to…

Barnes & Noble Embraces BookTok

BookTok is a hashtag where passionate readers share all about their favorite…
Brandon Sanderson Kickstarter page screenshot

Brandon Sanderson breaks record, launches most funded Kickstarter ever

If you’re into fantasy novels, chances are you’re more than just aware…

Amazon is shutting down all of their physical bookstores

Amazon plans on shutting down all 24 of their bookstores in the…

Blackwell’s Books has been sold to Waterstones

Blackwell’s Books has been the largest independent bookstore in the United Kingdom…

The updated Tolkien website is a tell-all about the famous English author and scholar

The Tolkien Estate today announced the launch of an official website that…