Legendary writer George R. R. Martin has revealed more details pertaining to his latest title in the A Song of Ice and Fire universe. The new entrant to Martin's famed series that was adapted into a hit TV show is titled The Rise of The Dragon. It is a fully illustrated companion novel to the prequel named Fire & Blood as well as the Game of Thrones series in general. As … [Read more...] about George R. R. Martin’s The Rise of The Dragon announced, due out later this year
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Barnes & Noble Embraces BookTok
BookTok is a hashtag where passionate readers share all about their favorite books on social media platform TikTok. This trend is taking the publishing industry by storm. Members of BookTok, tag videos of themselves, often in the bookstore aisles, raving about their favorite books. BookTok is for anyone who loves to read, but most of the popular content creators are teenagers; … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble Embraces BookTok
Brandon Sanderson breaks record, launches most funded Kickstarter ever
If you're into fantasy novels, chances are you're more than just aware of Brandon Sanderson's existence. With scores of critically acclaimed titles under his belt, Sanderson is one of the most celebrated authors in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. Recently, he achieved a remarkable feat by setting a record on the popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. Taking fans by … [Read more...] about Brandon Sanderson breaks record, launches most funded Kickstarter ever
Amazon is shutting down all of their physical bookstores
Amazon plans on shutting down all 24 of their bookstores in the United States. These bookstores were often found in big cities and filled a niche, with all of the indie bookstores that have closed. They will also be closing two other physical retail concepts: Its “4-star” stores, which sold products that had high customer ratings, and its Pop Up stores. The decision to … [Read more...] about Amazon is shutting down all of their physical bookstores
Blackwell’s Books has been sold to Waterstones
Blackwell's Books has been the largest independent bookstore in the United Kingdom and has been operating for 143 years. They have not been doing that well since the pandemic happened and decided to test the waters and put itself up for sale in January. It did not take long for a deal to be struck. Waterstones has just purchased Blackwell's books for an undisclosed sum. David … [Read more...] about Blackwell’s Books has been sold to Waterstones
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 would host the literary and artistic works of JRR Tolkien. Named www.tolkienestate.com, the website will have on exhibit almost everything that anyone would ever like to know about the famous English author. That includes his writing, painting, and calligraphy as well as his letters and scholarship. Plus, … [Read more...] about The updated Tolkien website is a tell-all about the famous English author and scholar
Britney Spears to publish her memoir in a deal worth $15m
Think you know all about Britney Spears? Maybe not, and that is the reason you should await the release of the singer's tell-all memoir for which she has secured a contract with publisher Simon & Schuster, abc-7 reported. Also, at more than $15 million, this easily is one of the most expensive book deals we have seen in recent times post the contract that former US … [Read more...] about Britney Spears to publish her memoir in a deal worth $15m
US Bookstore sales increased by 28% in 2021
Bookstore sales in the United States recovered from the pandemic that hit them hard in 2020 and for the first couple of months of 2021. According to the US Census Bureau, Sales increased by 28% and $9.03 billion was generated in 2021, compared to sales of $6.50 billion the year prior. This was a very nice rebound and it looks like the vast majority of bookstores will be … [Read more...] about US Bookstore sales increased by 28% in 2021
Audiobook and ebook sales account for 17% of HarperCollins Revenue
In the last three months of 2021, which include the critically important holiday shopping period, HarperCollins sales increased by 13% and generated $617 million dollars in sales. Digital sales rose 8% in the quarter compared to the prior year, driven by growth in downloadable audiobooks. Audiobook and ebook sales represented 17% of HarperCollins overall revenue, which … [Read more...] about Audiobook and ebook sales account for 17% of HarperCollins Revenue
Rakuten Kobo offering exciting discounts on Kobo e-reader and e-book at Taipei Animation Festival
The 2022 Taipei International Animation Festival and the Reading Citizen Book Fair have kicked off in the Taiwanese capital, TechBang reported. While that should be good news for anime fans in the region, what is also special is that Lotte Kobo too is part of the festivities this time. Not only will the latest Kobo e-reader be up for display but there is going to be attractive … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo offering exciting discounts on Kobo e-reader and e-book at Taipei Animation Festival