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  • Bookstore News: June 16, 2016

    The ABA speaks out on the Orlando massacre; a soon-to-open Chicago bookstore contemplates banning laptops; a South Bronx indie moves one step closer to reality.

  • Bookstore Sales Have Solid April Gain

    Bookstore sales rose 9.7% in April, to $757 million, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

  • Barnes and Noble's Teen Festival in Photos

    Bookselling chain Barnes and Noble held its first annual Teen Book Festival at locations across the country from June 10–12.

  • Bookstore News: June 15, 2016

    A New Mexico bookstore/art gallery prepares for its grand opening; the Kickstarter for Queen's Bookshop winds down; a Minneapolis B&N could make way for a drug store; and more.

  • Hastings Files for Bankruptcy; Seeks Buyer

    The multimedia retailer filed for Chapter 11 on June 13, with the hope of giving the company more time to find a new buyer. Without a sale, Hastings will likely be forced to liquidate as early as mid July.

  • Bookstore News: June 13, 2016

    A Paris bookstore goes digital-only; a Montana store to pair tea with its books; a Kansas icon says goodbye; and more.

  • The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending June 5, 2016

    PW's weekly look at print book sales powered by Nielsen Bookscan.

  • New Harry Potter Book Among Booksellers' Summer Picks

    Booksellers report strong sales heading into summer, with the highly anticipated new Harry Potter book among the titles tipped to make it a busy season.

  • This Week's Bestsellers: June 13, 2016

    ‘Before the Fall’ by Noah Hawley, creator of the TV series ‘Fargo,’ is the #10 book in the country. Plus we look at the top-selling titles in each region of the U.S., Emma Straub has her best first week yet with ‘Modern Lovers,’ and much more.

  • Bookstore News: June 10, 2016

    B&N readies a new concept location in D.C.; Canada’s oldest LGBTQ bookstore relocating; a former Cleveland bookstore could get a new lease in a one-time funeral home; and more.

  • Bookstore News: June 9, 2016

    A Minnesota couple looks for bookselling’s sweet spot; a chain store returns to Pennsylvania; a New York City icon pops up in a new home; and more.

  • Booksellers See Rise in Ali Book Sales

    The sad news of Muhammad Ali's death, which broke late last week, has resulted in publishers rushing to get their new Ali titles into stores, and a run on available backlist titles about the iconic boxer and activist.

  • Mitchell Kaplan Opens Book-Bike Shop Hybrid in Miami

    The latest retail venture from the long-time bookseller (and publisher/film producer), Books+Books+Bikes+LEBO, combines books, outdoor gear, and graffiti art.

  • Bookstore News: June 6, 2016

    A bookstore grows in Brooklyn; a Singapore store tests vending machines; B&N to close another New York City store, at least temporarily; and more.

  • The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending May 29, 2016

    PW's weekly look at print book sales powered by Nielsen Bookscan.

  • This Week's Bestsellers: June 6, 2016

    Trilogy finales by Rick Yancey and Justin Cronin debut at #1 in their respective categories. Plus Sebastian Junger examines the challenges facing war veterans, country singer Tim McGraw has a gift for grads, and much more.

  • Bookstore News: June 3, 2016

    Nashville gets a bookstore of 'Her' own; a Bay Area bookstore is seeing double; a Bainbridge Island store changes hands; and more.

  • Independent Bookstore Day by the Numbers

    A quick look at how this year's Independent Bookstore Day went, with participating stores jumping from 365 to 430.

  • What's Selling at the Norwich Bookstore

    Liza Bernard, co-owner of the Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, Vt., reported that she and her colleagues are gearing up for the summer season, when customers visit the store to stock up on books to keep their kids entertained on vacation.

  • Bookstore News: June 1, 2016

    A Canadian couple sets up shop in Edmonton; an IT expert opens a low-tech kids’ store in California; a Washington state classic changes hands; and more.

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