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Five Years In at Barnes & Noble, James Daunt Says He’s Not Done Yet

By Jim Milliot | 01/21/2025 @ 09:00AM

The Waterstones CEO took over leadership of Barnes & Noble as well in September 2019, and after guiding the retailer through the pandemic is now overseeing a growth spurt. The CEO expects to open about 60 new outlets in 2025—a figure that would bring the total number of stores to about 700.
This Week's Bestsellers: January 20, 2025

By Carolyn Juris | 01/17/2025 @ 07:00PM

'Beg, Borrow, or Steal,' Sarah Adams's third contemporary rom-com set in Rome, Ky., debuts at #3 on our trade paperback list, and January's Read with Jenna selection debuts at #12 on our hardcover fiction list.
Book Community Offers Mutual Aid, Solidarity During L.A. Fires

By Nathalie op de Beeck, Claire Kirch, and Ed Nawotka | 01/15/2025 @ 10:00AM

Booksellers, publishers, and other literary institutions in Los Angeles and beyond are working to provide material support and share timely information amid ongoing wildfires, power outages, and water rationing.
Northeast Indie Bookstores Report Robust Holiday Gains, Look Ahead

By Ed Nawotka | 01/14/2025 @ 09:00AM

Independent bookstores across the Northeast reported robust holiday sales in December 2024, with many noting significant year-over-year growth despite weather disruptions and concerns about the economy.
A Short Holiday Season Yields Happy Returns for Midwestern and Western Booksellers

By Claire Kirch and Nathalie op de Beeck | 01/13/2025 @ 09:00AM

After a slow start to an already short holiday season, sales picked up for indie booksellers in December, resulting in a satisfying end to the year, with Percival Everett and Robin Wall Kimmerer's latest offerings flying off of bookstore shelves.
This Week’s Bestsellers: January 13, 2025

Edited by Carolyn Juris | 01/10/2025 @ 07:00PM

'James' by Percival Everett tops our hardcover fiction list for the fourth week in a row. Plus Ramit Sethi's 'Money for Couples' debuts at #7 on our trade paperback list, and a trio of new books on our hardcover nonfiction list aim straight for the resolution-making crowd with bold subtitle come-ons.
Brush Fires, Severe Weather Threaten L.A. Bookstores and Publishers

By Nathalie op de Beeck and Claire Kirch, with reporting by Ed Nawotka | 01/09/2025 @ 09:00AM

Numerous bookstores and publishers in the Los Angeles metro area were closed and individuals evacuated on January 8 due to raging brush fires, power outages, and extreme winds. Others, such as Diesel Books in Brentwood, stayed open to serve displaced customers.
Book Club Picks for January 2025

By PW Staff | 01/08/2025 @ 10:00AM

Read with Jenna and Barnes & Noble spotlight Emma Knight's debut novel, Oprah's Book Club celebrates the 20th anniversary of Eckhart Tolle's 'A New Earth,' and more.
The Top 10 Bookselling Stories of 2024

Compiled by Claire Kirch and Nathalie op de Beeck | 12/18/2024 @ 09:00AM

We count down the top 10 bookselling stories of 2024, featuring tales of activism, advocacy, and acquisition.
Allstora Launches New Book Clubs with Dylan Mulvaney, Gus Kenworthy

By Ed Nawotka | 12/17/2024 @ 09:00AM

Online bookstore Allstora, founded by RuPaul, has partnered with actress and trans activist Dylan Mulvaney and Gus Kenworthy, an Olympic medalist in freestyle skiing, to launch two new book clubs, which will distribute 2,500 banned books to LGBTQ+ organizations across the country.
This Week’s Bestsellers: December 16, 2024

By Carolyn Juris | 12/13/2024 @ 07:00PM

Dav Pilkey’s 13th Dog Man adventure, ‘Big Jim Begins,’ is the #1 book in the country, and Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Wind and Truth’ takes the #2 spot.
Strike Ends at the Strand as Union, Management Reach Agreement

By John Maher | 12/13/2024 @ 08:00AM

The Strand Book Store reached a contract agreement with its staff union on December 10, putting an end to a strike that stretched through the better part of three days. The contract, which was ratified on December 12, secures an additional $0.50 an hour above minimum wage for base level pay, among other changes.
Children's Booksellers Reveal Their 2024 Holiday Book Lists

By Claire Kirch and Nathalie op de Beeck | 12/10/2024 @ 04:00PM

We asked booksellers to share the titles that have become their holiday highlights, from seasonal picture books to middle grade and YA favorites, and more.
Strand Union Strikes After Bargaining Breaks Down

By John Maher | 12/09/2024 @ 07:00AM

After resuming bargaining last week following the expiration of their contract and the decision to call off their authorized Black Friday strike, unionized employees at the Strand Book Store in New York City took to the picket line this weekend.
This Week’s Bestsellers: December 9, 2024

By Carolyn Juris | 12/06/2024 @ 07:00PM

Shake it off, retailers: Taylor Swift’s self-published tour book may be a Target exclusive, but music journalist Annie Zeleski is stepping into that blank space. Plus Richard Paul Evans has readers seeing double, and deluxe editions continue to entice.
Taylor Swift Book Hits a Sales Bullseye

By John Maher | 12/05/2024 @ 09:00AM

Taylor Swift’s publishing gambit has paid off on the strength of her brand, with ‘The Eras Tour Book’ selling just over 814,000 copies in its first week on sale and only through Target locations.
Spotify Wrapped Delivers Audiobooks in 2024

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 12/04/2024 @ 09:00AM

Spotify Wrapped dropped on December 4, giving subscribers an annual recap of their year in popular culture and providing new tools for tracking listening tastes.
Folklore Bookshop Opens in Utah's Wasatch Mountains

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 12/04/2024 @ 09:00AM

The Swiss-themed town of Midway is now home to Folklore Bookshop. Co-owned by children’s author Lindsey Leavitt, Audrey Lind, and Alison Russell, Folklore welcomed customers on October 5 and held a grand opening October 26.
Indie Bookstores Report a Strong Start to a Short Holiday Season

By Claire Kirch, Nathalie op de Beeck, and Ed Nawotka | 12/04/2024 @ 07:00AM

Independent bookshops around the country are reporting that, despite a late start to the holiday season, sales last weekend were mostly on par with or better than the 2023 post-Thanksgiving weekend, with Small Business proving especially busy.
Strand Union Calls Off Black Friday Strike as Negotiations Continue

By John Maher | 12/02/2024 @ 09:45AM

The Strand Union resumed contract negotiations with the management at Strand Book Store in New York City on November 27, calling off a planned Black Friday strike. Bargaining is set to continue on December 4.

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