The American Booksellers Association (ABA) and Columbia University Libraries are happy to announce ABA’s donation of the association’s extensive organizational and bookseller archives to the university to be housed in Columbia University’s Rare Book & Manuscript Library (RBML).The archives consist of first editions on bookselling, ABA membership photos dating back to … [Read more...] about American Booksellers Association Donates Archives to Columbia University
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The Indigo Saga; Misfortune, Disbelief and Hope
There's a bestselling novel just begging to be written about Indigo Books. Over the last year, Indigo has dealt with an onslaught of bizarre circumstances; from a cybersecurity attack, a constant CEO change-up, massive board member drama, a "hate-motivated" attack on a store front, selling sex toys, to now, a recent announcement regarding laying off employees. This tale has … [Read more...] about The Indigo Saga; Misfortune, Disbelief and Hope
Elton John set to release memoir about farewell tour
Elton John is set to release a new book the documents his recent Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour which ran from 2018-2023. Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour is being published by Hyperion Avenue and set to be released on Sept.24th. John's husband David Furnish, who was the tour's creative director, writes the books' foreword.As shared by Variety, "From … [Read more...] about Elton John set to release memoir about farewell tour
Future Of Fiction Is Human: Wattpad Survey
A recent survey by Wattpad and Wakefield Research revealed the shifting reading experience and habits of younger readers in the wake of AI technologies.Nick Uskoski, Head of Content for Wattpad:“There’s been a massive shift over the last couple of decades because of all these changes in technology, affecting how people consume digital fiction and fiction more broadly. … [Read more...] about Future Of Fiction Is Human: Wattpad Survey
A new novel about Anne Frank’s early life to be released
Author Alice Hoffman found herself wondering what Anne Frank’s life was like before she started to keep her famous diary.As reported by The Guardian, Hoffman she said that she discovered Frank’s book, The Diary of a Young Girl, when she was 12 years old, and that it affected her “more than any other” book. “It changed the way I looked at the world. It changed the person I … [Read more...] about A new novel about Anne Frank’s early life to be released
Libro.fm extends support to struggling booksellers in collaboration with best-selling authors
In a notable philanthropic endeavor, Libro.fm, the prominent audiobook platform for independent bookshops, is aligning forces with acclaimed authors Ann Patchett, Jason Reynolds, and Eric La Salle to assist booksellers facing adversity.Commencing from January 23 to 25, patrons purchasing designated titles from these esteemed authors will have 100 percent of their payments … [Read more...] about Libro.fm extends support to struggling booksellers in collaboration with best-selling authors
An illustrated ‘Hunger Games’ to be released
From bestselling novels, to a blockbuster movie franchise, to a upcoming live production, now, The Hunger Games will be released on Oct. 1st in an Illustrated Edition. Published by Scholastic, the illustrated book will feature more than 30 black and white drawings from Paris based visual artist, Nico Delort.Author Suzanne Collins shared in a statement, “Certain … [Read more...] about An illustrated ‘Hunger Games’ to be released
Increase in Self-Published Creators: Blessing for the Industry
The increase in self-published creators within the Japanese manga industry marks a transformative blessing for the industry. Numerous contemporary hit series have originated as independently published web content. When these become famous, they catch the attention of major distributors.After the distributors take charge, they make new and improved versions of the original … [Read more...] about Increase in Self-Published Creators: Blessing for the Industry
Jamie Lee Curtis Promote Her Children’s Book
Age is not just a number, especially for actress Jamie Lee Curtis. At 65, Jamie Lee Curtis is enjoying the present. The award-winning star of "Everything Everywhere All at Once" recently talked about her 65th birthday on the "Today" show.Jamie Lee Curtis is an actress, producer, and children's author from the United States. She's famous for her roles in horror and slasher … [Read more...] about Jamie Lee Curtis Promote Her Children’s Book
Bill Maher lands new book deal
Publisher's Simon & Schuster (S&S) have announced they have acquired the rights to Bill Maher’s new book, What This Comedian Said Will Shock You. In their statement, S&S referred to this upcoming book as, “A brilliantly astute and acerbically funny vivisection of American life, politics, and culture."Comedian, producer, actor and commentator, this project is … [Read more...] about Bill Maher lands new book deal
Boost in US Print Sales During the Holiday Season: Circana BookScan
Circana PubTrack Digital provides a complete overview of the current digital book market. They track sales for printed trade books in the U.S., gathering data directly from major retailers, independent bookstores, and more.In the past five years, sales stagnated at Christmas on Saturdays. It is a shock for everyone that in Week 51, a whopping 31 million units were sold. … [Read more...] about Boost in US Print Sales During the Holiday Season: Circana BookScan
Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper: the UK’s Fastest-Selling Graphic Novel Ever
The latest of Alice Oseman’s LGBTQ+ young adult Heartstopper series - Heartstopper Volume 5 - has become the UK’s fastest-selling graphic novel ever. The volume sold 60,012 copies just in the first three days since its launch on December 7. With this, it has become the UK’s best-selling book of the week across all categories, fiction or non-fiction.The Heartstopper series … [Read more...] about Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper: the UK’s Fastest-Selling Graphic Novel Ever
Bloomsbury to Release Seven New Sarah J Maas Titles This Year
Bloomsbury Publishing has slated the release of seven new Sarah J Maas titles, starting from early this year and a new author named Samantha Shannon, both of which are fantasy authors. The independent publisher is capitalizing on the fantasy fiction boom. Statista reported that book spending increased to £4.3 billion in 2022, largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Bloomsbury … [Read more...] about Bloomsbury to Release Seven New Sarah J Maas Titles This Year
Print book sales declined 6.41% in the US in 2022
Print books remain mainstream even though we have had e-books for years. However, its sales haven't been consistent, as the segment has faced several ups and downs. The most significant disruption, perhaps, has been during the pandemic when the sale of e-books peaked as people were forced to remain indoors. Booklovers resorted to buying e-books instead, which led to digital … [Read more...] about Print book sales declined 6.41% in the US in 2022
Mills & Boon Launch ‘Spicy’ Afterglow Series For BookTok Lovers
Source Mills & Boon will launch a new list of titles on TikTok to attract younger romance fans and readers aged 35 and under. According to Mills & Boon's website, the longstanding publisher of romantic fiction sells a book every 10 seconds in the UK.Edel Flood, head of lifestyle and education at TikTok UK, said, “Romance is by far the biggest book genre.” Search … [Read more...] about Mills & Boon Launch ‘Spicy’ Afterglow Series For BookTok Lovers
Contents First Released Popular Web Novels of Tappytoon as English E-Books on Amazon Kindle
Source On December 20, “The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway” by ChaCha Kim and “I Tamed My Ex-Husband's Mad Dog” by Jkyum were released on Amazon Kindle in the U.S.On December 19, Contents First – a global leader in digital comics, announced that it would start publishing English e-book versions of these web novels popularized by its Tappytoon reading platform. … [Read more...] about Contents First Released Popular Web Novels of Tappytoon as English E-Books on Amazon Kindle