OverDrive is famous for achieving big feats in the industry. Readers find OverDrive to be the perfect platform for all sorts of books that suit various interests. On April 30, 2024, OverDrive and its awarded apps, Libby and Sora, reached a historic milestone. They witnessed the four billionth title, Crafty Birds by Kristy Conlin, borrowed by a reader. The achievement … [Read more...] about More Than 4 Billion Books Borrowed Through OverDrive
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Two Different Trends in Global Book Sales : Here’s What the Report Says
As per Publisher's Weekly, the overall book sales in the world saw a mixed trend, with half countries showing a decline and the other half showing growth in 2022. The international news website that focuses on book publishing, literary and related topics found about the trend through their reporting from the Federation of European Publishers earlier. They mentioned in their … [Read more...] about Two Different Trends in Global Book Sales : Here’s What the Report Says
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 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
Book Buying Habits Really Aren’t Changing… That Much
As the publishing industry changes and adapts to new circumstances, the book-selling industry must adapt as well. Changes in formats, rising popularity of different genres and crossovers, and even worldwide pandemics that spark global lockdowns have all had an impact on how consumers buy and utilize books in the last few years. Fortunately, there are ways to understand book … [Read more...] about Book Buying Habits Really Aren’t Changing… That Much
Books in the Time of COVID: The Panorama Project Report
Last year was a difficult one for retailers and consumers alike. Lockdowns, vital restrictions on the public, job loss and business closures, and more--coupled with the ever-present fears for health and safety in the face of a deadly global pandemic--led to a lot of financial anxiety in every industry. But a new report not only unearthed some positive news about books and … [Read more...] about Books in the Time of COVID: The Panorama Project Report
B&N May Reinvent Itself… and It Could Save Bookstores
Barnes and Noble has been outrunning the Grim Reaper's shadow for quite some time, and it has put a valiant effort into new tactics and new approaches in order to keep the doors open. While it hasn't yet taken the advice from many authors, publishers, experts, and readers--namely, get the candles and coffee mugs off the shelves and fill the place with books--a new approach is … [Read more...] about B&N May Reinvent Itself… and It Could Save Bookstores
A New Indie-Like Day Is Dawning for Barnes and Noble
If you're lucky enough to live in a town with a thriving indie bookstore, be sure to count your blessings. If the only bookstore within driving distance is a Barnes and Noble, you might not be so fortunate. The way B&N has operated for the past few years, you might not even consider it a bookstore, at least not when you look around at the pillows, t-shirts, candles, and … [Read more...] about A New Indie-Like Day Is Dawning for Barnes and Noble
B&N Black Friday Book Shopping
Just in time for your Black Friday book-gift giving, Barnes and Noble has released its list of the best books of 2017. By breaking down their top picks into genre-based category lists, there's bound to be a title for everyone on your list. “2017 was a great year in books, with some of the biggest authors in the industry coming out with highly anticipated new works and some … [Read more...] about B&N Black Friday Book Shopping
Can Authors Really Be Booksellers?
One of the most interesting digital publishing trends of the year has been the reemergence of a number of ideas that appeared well before their time. Startups have come and gone in this space, and others have renewed those models and ideas at what is hopefully a more appropriate time. Yet another "newly new" idea has emerged, one that has its roots in giving authors total sales … [Read more...] about Can Authors Really Be Booksellers?
Obamas Slated to become Most Lucrative Presidential Authors in History
In the delightful children's book, Duck for President, an endearing little simple farm duck decides to change the world. He works his way up to President of the United States, and at the end of the book, he retires to the farm to write his memoirs, of course. It's a very Presidential thing to do, along with going on paid speaking tours. Many citizens may not even realize how … [Read more...] about Obamas Slated to become Most Lucrative Presidential Authors in History
Do you Want to take a Vacation and Sell Books?
Aspiring booksellers and indie authors might have a new alternative when they are planning their next vacation. The Open Book in Wigtown Scotland is offering an Airbnb stay for the cost of £150 a week. You can sell books during the day and customize the bookstore to your liking and sleep above the location in a small flat. If you decide this might be for you the Airbnd … [Read more...] about Do you Want to take a Vacation and Sell Books?
When Will Publishers Learn? Direct to Consumer Doesn’t Work
We're going to go out on a limb here and make a sweeping prediction, one that hopefully will be ridiculed in fifty years: consumers do not buy books directly from the publisher. Why not? Because in most cases, they don't know who the publisher is. In even more dire news for publishers, consumers also don't care who the publisher is. That truth hasn't stopped Penguin Random … [Read more...] about When Will Publishers Learn? Direct to Consumer Doesn’t Work
HarperCollins, Amazon Reach Agreement
In an announcement that is certain to bring a sigh of relief to authors and readers, HarperCollins announced yesterday that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Amazon over its recent pricing dispute. While HarperCollins, like several other publishers before it, has been gunning for an agency pricing model in which the publisher sets the price of its books and basically … [Read more...] about HarperCollins, Amazon Reach Agreement
Latest Bestselling Trend Is Coloring Books…for Adults
There is no disputing the fact that the publishing industry looks nothing like it did even ten years ago, let alone a hundred years ago. As a result of these swift and all-encompassing changes, bookselling has changed dramatically, too. One of the first major shifts was in the large numbers of adult readers who were voraciously consuming young adult literature, largely because … [Read more...] about Latest Bestselling Trend Is Coloring Books…for Adults