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Native American Group Buys Entire Christmas Display
A customer representing the Poarch Band of Creek Indians walked into Barnes & Noble in Spanish Fort, Ala., and bought an entire display in the children's section. As a result, nearly 500 children in the tribe will receive at least one new book this holiday season.
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Changing Hands & St. Mark’s Fundraisers End Soon
The clock is ticking for two bookstores in the midst of transition: one about to open a second branch, the other to move.
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Main Street Books in St. Charles To Close
Vicki Erwin, 62, the owner of Main Street Books in St. Charles, Mo., announced Monday afternoon that the bookstore will close its doors on January 31, due to her wish to spend more time with family and to travel.
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The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending December 8, 2013
PW's weekly look at print book sales powered by Nielsen Bookscan.
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This Week's Bestsellers: December 16, 2013
Commentary and analysis on this week's PW Bestseller Lists.
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Trends Firm Up
E-books’ share of total consumer spending on books fell to 12% in the third quarter of 2013, compared to 13% in the third quarter of 2012, according to new findings released by Bowker Market Research.
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Indie Booksellers, Authors Team Up
Many independent booksellers have begun to have a change of heart about self-published books.
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October Bookstore Sales Dip
Bookstore sales slipped 1% in October, to $799 million, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The BookBar Expands to Meet Club Demand
Like some booksellers—and a few authors—Nicole Sullivan decided to mix booze and books. In her case it was in service of her Denver-based bookstore.
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SIBA Rolls Out Author Inspired Wrapping Paper
SIBA rolls out wrapping paper featuring over 150 author signatures collected during the SIBA 2013 trade show in New Orleans.
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What's Selling at the Doylestown Bookshop
Jennifer Brenninger of the Doylestown Bookshop in Doylestown, Pa., talks about several books she's enjoying handselling during the holiday season.
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Study Charts International Sales for Nobel Winner
How much difference does a Nobel win make to sales? BookNet Canada charted dramatic numbers for Alice Munro's books in 10 countries.
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Book House Ends Kickstarter Campaign Above Goal
The suburban St. Louis bookstore ended its four-week Kickstarter campaign on Sunday, more than $2,000 above its goal. The funds raised are being used to build out a section of its new home so that the store can open for business on weekends before Christmas.
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Small Is Beautiful: Micro Bookstores Find a Place
Some bookstores, particularly in urban areas and at upscale malls, are giving meaning to the term “small business.”
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This Week's Bestsellers: December 9, 2013
Commentary and analysis on this week's PW Bestseller Lists.
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Book Sales Up During Thanksgiving Week 2013
Print sales held up well during the week of Thanksgiving this year, rising 7.5% in Nielsen BookScan’s retail & club channel compared to the week of Thanksgiving in 2012.
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Children's Booksellers Give Thanks for Thanksgivukkah: An Informal Survey of Black Friday Weekend Sales
The holiday started the evening before Thanksgiving, fueling "Thanksgivukkah" hype and perhaps goosing sales.
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Posman Unveils Curated Series
Posman Books in New York City has launched a curated romance series, exclusively available in its Grand Central Station store, selected by bestselling authors in the genre.
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Bank Street Bookstore to Move
The 33-year-old children's store will relocate at the end of February 2015.
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New Owner for Henry Bear's Park
In the latest proof that a new generation is interested in preserving indie bookstores Kas Sharma has purchased the longtime Boston area stores.



