Sentences with phrase «more independent bookstores»

So, as a writer and reader, I am thrilled to hear more independent bookstores are opening and thriving.

For the third year in a row ABA membership has grown and more independent bookstores are opening.

Most cities have one or more independent bookstores struggling to make it through the downturned economy and the advance of the electronic age.

Not exact matches

With Amazon opening more physical bookstores and Barnes & Noble recently announcing a round of layoffs, how are smaller, independent bookstores

Eventually they hope to be in more than 1,000 independent bookstores.

Kobo's president and chief content officer, Michael Tamblyn, talks about Kobo's engagement with the U.S. market, the role e-books can play in independent bookstores, customer preferences regarding e-reading devices, and more.

Borders, once the big, bad wolf eating up all the independent bookstores — and it did succeed in eating up quite a few — is no more.

It was developed by bookish merchandiser Litographs and four independent bookstores: Harvard Book Store of Cambridge, Massachusetts; Green Apple Books of San Francisco; The Elliot Bay... [Read more...]

But as of this writing, Amazon is offering the book for pre-order — something that many mom - and - pop independent bookstores aren't even set up to do — for less than $ 13 for the hardcover; the Kindle edition is priced just over $ 11, while Barnes and Noble and Kobo are offering the ebook edition for pre-order for more than $ 16.

I belong to a wide range of Facebook groups and follow a lot of media news, and few things are more frustrating than people who celebrate the apparent «resurgence» of print and the comeback of independent bookstores as some kind of «win» over ebooks and digital media.

IngramSpark's global distribution network makes your book available to more than 39,000 retailers and libraries around the world, including major and local independent bookstores, and reaches over 70 online channels, including Amazon, Apple iBooks, Kobo, and more.

I think independent bookstores who offer more than books will survive — and if they offer used books, even better, since soon there won't be that many books in print.

But more and more, we keep hearing about the resurgence of the independent bookstore and how print is not dying after all.

BookLogix can submit books to wholesalers such as Baker & Taylor and more, and pitch the book to bookstores such as Barnes & Noble, independent bookstores, and targeted retailers.

Now, UK - based publisher Five Leaves Publications is opening an actual brick - and - mortar bookstore in response to the need for more independent book shops, as well as a way to further the discovery of its client list.

Book Nook in Sylacauga, Alabama, so - named before the e-reader device of the same name, has maintained its hometown business by specializing in older collectible books, while Vroman's, Southern California's oldest independent bookstore, continues to attract customers coming with several author appearances a week, education classes, art exhibits, and more.

According to the American Booksellers Association, the number of member independent bookstores has increased more than 20 % since e-readers took the world by storm.

Today, GigaOm's Laura Hazard Owen highlighted one independent bookstore that is... [Read more...]

Independent and chain bookstores alike have got to do more to embrace self - published authors if they want to keep these consumers.

With independent bookstores... [Read more...]

I highly recommend, if you're interested in learning more about selling books to bookstores, go to your local independent bookstore, check in, check their website, see if they have author programs.

If you want to learn more about selling your book to independent bookstores and other self - publishing topics, listen to IngramSpark's free self - publishing podcast, Go Publish Yourself.

By forming a relationship with your local bookstore, presenting yourself as an author with a stake in the community, independent booksellers are more inclined to take a chance on your title.

Independent bookstores have become more than just a place to buy a book; they are constantly evolving.

What's even more odd is that independent bookstores are actually making a comeback of sorts, to the point that some business industry sources compare Amazon's foray into brick - and - mortars with the indie business model.

They have been selling their digital content directly to consumers but they are pivoting their business to allow independent bookstores to generate revenue and are going to soon be announcing a huge deal with the American Booksellers... [Read more...]

Many independent bookstores sell eBooks through affiliate partner Kobo, which offers more than 4 million eBooks downloadable over wifi or through the Kobo app.

Since its inception in 2014, more than 150 authors, including Neil Gaiman, George Saunders, Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, James Patterson, Stephen King and many others, have demonstrated their support for independent bookstores by donating work for Bookstore Day.

Award winners — The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA), a non-profit association of independent bookstores from five Northwest states, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, each year picks six or more authors to be promoted in member stores during the winter and spring of 2018.

Among the sites offering EPUB content for sale to consumers will be more than 200 independent bookstores participating in ABA's IndieCommerce program.

Small / independent bookstores sometimes try to steer clear of Amazon... and local bookstores may be more likely to support books of local authors, but in general, bookstores are businesses that need to make money, so they will sell whatever people are buying.

Most independent or small bookstores will let you put a few books in their shop on consignment, meaning you give them the books and they will pay you if they sell, then order some more.

Now, they are looking to coordinate more events that team independent bookstores and local authors (both self - and traditionally published) with Kobo.

Three independent bookstores, who seem to be acting on behalf of indie bookshops everywhere, are suing Amazon and the Big Six over the DRM... [Read more...]

As of March 6, the year - to - date sales for independent bookstores, as reported to the weekly Indie Bestseller Lists, were up more than 4 % over 2017.

For consumers who felt compelled to support their local independent bookstore while still enjoying the benefits of e-reading, affiliates programs... [Read more...]

«We are very excited to work with independent bookstores across the UK and Ireland to bring e-reading to more booklovers,» said Todd Humphrey, Executive Vice President Business Development, Kobo.

Smaller and independent bookstores face the same daunting task but may have more freedom and incentive to feature unknown or local authors and books than the large chains.

The independent resources to get you into both local and national bookstores are more and more accessible outside the stodgy, slow and myopic book publishing industry.

It may also be that independent bookstores will thrive because of their smaller footprint and more intimate knowledge of local reading habits.

While the major bookstore chains seem the more likely place to your readers, be sure to embrace your local independent bookstore as great places to conduct a book signing to meet your ideal readers.

Maybe I'm wrong, but if publishers would reasonably price their books folks would be more likely to buy them from the local independent bookstore where they get good service than from the faceless Amazon.

It's impossible not to wonder if comments of such grace and sincerity as Ozeki's might not do far more good for independent bookstores than Smith's cutting criticism of the authors on which those stores depend.

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We track purchases at the point - of - sale from all major retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target, independent bookstores, and more.

Top 900 Independent Bookstores — This database features 900 stores with address, book buyer, owner, event coordinator, phone, fax, email, website, and more!

Yesterday on the LAT's Jacket Copy blog, Carolyn Kellogg talked about Newpages.com, a site that provides» news, information and guides to independent bookstores, independent publishers, literary magazines, alternative periodicals, independent record labels, alternative newsweeklies and more.»

I know all of that is heresy in a world that should appreciate independent bookstores more.

We can include your titles in our seasonal sales catalogs, email blasts, and other promotions that we make available to wholesalers and retailers, as well as to independent bookstores, libraries, niche - specific book buyers, and more.

-LSB-...] The Myth About Print Coming Back and Bookstores on the Rise (Jane Friedman) I belong to a wide range of Facebook groups and follow a lot of media news, and few things are more frustrating than people who celebrate the apparent «resurgence» of print and the comeback of independent bookstores as some kind of «win» over ebooks and digiBookstores on the Rise (Jane Friedman) I belong to a wide range of Facebook groups and follow a lot of media news, and few things are more frustrating than people who celebrate the apparent «resurgence» of print and the comeback of independent bookstores as some kind of «win» over ebooks and digibookstores as some kind of «win» over ebooks and digital media.