Image credit: derbystshops When it comes to the most popular self-publishing platforms, both Barnes and Noble Press and Kindle Direct Publishing lead the chart for obvious reasons. Let's find out the difference between the two, so you can identify the ideal platform amidst the rise of the self-publishing and e-book market: Barnes and Noble Press and Amazon Kindle Direct … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Press and Kindle Direct Publishing: What’s the Difference
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Big Changes that May Save Barnes and Noble
Everyone is talking about Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt's keynote address to the Independent Book Publishers Association annual event recently. This important talk offered a lot of insight into crucial changes at the brick-and-mortar locations (especially as to how the company is bouncing back from a global pandemic), from mundane changes like new furniture to major … [Read more...] about Big Changes that May Save Barnes and Noble
B&N Press Just Sweetened Its Deal for Indie Authors
One of the most important things about self-publishing has always been that authors were finally in control. Without gatekeepers blocking the way, authors could sell where they wanted to, price their books how they wanted, write whatever genre and crossovers they wanted. Choice is a glorious thing when it comes to buying and selling, but that choice diminished somewhat with the … [Read more...] about B&N Press Just Sweetened Its Deal for Indie Authors
Barnes and Noble will stop selling new magazines
Barnes and Noble has shuttered over 500 of their 600 bookstores in the United States and the bookseller has announced they are no longer going to be ordering new magazines and will cease carrying them altogether.“It will probably be a bigger deal for smaller publishers who count on the money they get upfront from B&N,” said one industry veteran, who noted that big … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble will stop selling new magazines
Barnes and Noble has closed 500 bookstores
Barnes and Noble closed 400 bookstores last week and today they have just closed another 100. So in total over 500 bookstores all over the United States have closed and less than 100 remain open, but for how long? A large number of employees have also left the corporate headquarters in New York, whether they are working for home, or have been laid off, remains to be … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble has closed 500 bookstores
Barnes and Noble closes over 400 bookstores
Barnes and Noble currently operates around 620 bookstores in the United States and they have just shuttered 400 of them, or 65% of all stores. The company is still delivering online orders to the curb or outside of your apartment. Although delivery times might be slower, because many of their fulfillment centers have closed or are tremendously understaffed.All of the people … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble closes over 400 bookstores
Barnes and Noble is in a precarious position and layoffs are inevitable
Barnes and Noble is in a precarious position due to the Coronavirus. Dozens of stores already have closed and it is inevitable that the chain will fully close in the coming days. B&N CEO James Daunt told his staff that, should store locations have to close their doors, staffers will "first make use of their Paid Time Off." After that, employees with a year or more of … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is in a precarious position and layoffs are inevitable
Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8 available on Amazon for $159
Amazon is selling renewed editions of the Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 7.8 for $159, which is a solid deal, considering a new one is $199 on the B&N website. Renewed is basically Amazons way of saying that the product is refurbished, but I have purchased a few different products over the years and it has always been in mint condition.The Renewed edition of the Nook … [Read more...] about Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8 available on Amazon for $159
Barnes and Noble discounts the Nook Glowlight Plus to $159
Barnes and Noble is running a sale on their latest generation Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8. They have slashed 20% off the regular price and is available in-store and online for $159. This discount is lower than their Black Friday promotion, so now is the time if you are thinking about buying this e-reader.The Nook features a E Ink Carta HD 7.8 inch display with a resolution of … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble discounts the Nook Glowlight Plus to $159
Barnes and Noble is not going change anything for the Holiday Season
Barnes and Noble is going to be marketing their books and setting up display areas the way they always have. The new CEO James Daunt wanted to make grand, sweeping changes, but this year all of the holiday books and display stands have already been purchased and in a comment to Good e-Reader he said “we’re executing someone else’s plan.”Sales of books have not been … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is not going change anything for the Holiday Season
Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus is on sale
The latest generation Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8 is on sale for Black Friday. This is the first time their e-reader has been on sale, since it came out in June. The regular price is $199, but the bookseller discounted it by 15% and it is now available for $169.99. This discount can be attained by purchasing it online or in any of the 650 retail locations.The … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus is on sale
Barnes and Noble is selling autographed books again this week
Barnes and Noble Signed Editions is back in 2019 and the bookseller has thousands of new autographed books available. 150 highly acclaimed authors will go on sale in stores and online this Saturday, November 16, while supplies last. The autographed books span many genres and interests.“Barnes & Noble is thrilled to kick off the holidays with our 2019 Signed Editions … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is selling autographed books again this week
How can Barnes and Noble make the Nook relevant again?
Barnes and Noble was recently acquired by Elliott Management and they took the company private. Right before they did, the bookseller said that the Nook saw fourth quarter sales decrease 17.38% over the same period in fiscal 2018. NOOK sales for all of fiscal 2019 decreased 17.36% over fiscal 2018. The new CEO James Daunt—currently the CEO of Waterstones, the UK bookstore chain … [Read more...] about How can Barnes and Noble make the Nook relevant again?
Audible and B&N Lawsuits making waves in the digital publishing world
There are a myriad of lawsuits currently transpiring and could decide the fate of many digital publishing initiatives. The first is a bloody affair between Barnes and Noble and former Demos Parneros who was fired for different reasons, depending on who you talk to. The official reason was sexual harassment, but Demos claimed he was fired because B&N founder Len Riggio … [Read more...] about Audible and B&N Lawsuits making waves in the digital publishing world
Barnes and Noble will continue to support the Nook e-Reader
The new CEO of Barnes and Noble, James Daunt, has stated that the bookseller will continue to support the Nook e-Reader. He made it clear his initial focus will be on improving B&N’s physical stores. “If you improve the stores, everything else will rise,” he said. He told Good e-Reader that there are no plans to discontinue the Nook line as long as the devices keep pace with … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble will continue to support the Nook e-Reader