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NYC's St. Mark’s Faces Eviction
The financially troubled bookstore has been taken to court for $62,000 in back rent and could be evicted from its new location.
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2014 Proves Another Solid Year for Indies
Based on PW’s informal survey of stores around the country, many easily beat the National Retail Federation’s prediction of a 4.1% increase during November and December.
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Saying 'Good-bye' to Bookseller Carol Chittenden
Carol Chittenden is retiring after working at Eight Cousins in Falmouth, Mass., for the past 28 years; read more about her contributions to the community and the larger book world.
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Bookselling Roundup: Fresh Starts
Bookstores are taking stock and re-evaluating their offerings during the new year, new you season. Some like SF Vanni, the first Italian bookstore in the U.S., are returning as a pop-up.
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For Books, Print Is Back
Unit sales of print books sold through outlets that report to Nielsen BookScan rose 2.4% in 2014, with total units topping 635 million.
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The Bestselling Books of 2014
Topped by 'The Fault in Our Stars,' the 2014 print bestseller list was dominated by children’s and young adult titles that sold more than one million copies.
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This Week's Bestsellers: January 5, 2015
Commentary and analysis on this week's PW Bestseller Lists.
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The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending December 14, 2014
PW's weekly look at print book sales powered by Nielsen's Bookscan.
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AAP Monthly Statshot, September 2014
Sales of adult trade books fell 11.8% in September compared to September 2013, according to AAP’s monthly StatShot program. Sales dropped in all three adult print segments, while e-book sales rose 0.5%.
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Islandport Tests Kiosks
To combat the decline in bookstores in Maine, Islandport Press has established kiosks in two malls this holiday season.
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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending December 19, 2014
Based on the number of indie booksellers that have announced plans to expand in the coming year—five this week—it’s clear that 2014 has been a strong year.
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Bookseller Profile: Amy Oelkers of the Red Balloon
Like so many young booksellers, Oelkers never considered bookselling as a viable career choice. But what started out as a temporary job until she could find a permanent position in her chosen field has turned out to be a dream come true.
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James Patterson Makes Holiday Donation to Indies
Eighty-one booksellers got a special gift just in time for the holidays. The bestselling author sent out $473,000 in grants for the third round of his million-dollar campaign to invest in indies.
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The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending December 7, 2014
PW's weekly look at print book sales powered by Nielsen's Bookscan.
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This Week's Bestsellers: December 15, 2014
Commentary and analysis on this week's PW Bestseller Lists.
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Anderson's Bookshops to Add Third Location
Anderson’s Bookshops, PW's 2011 bookstore of the year, is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a bookstore in its original location by expanding into another Chicagoland suburb. The mini chain will open its newest store in La Grange, in April.
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'Invention of Wings' Amazon's Top Seller in 2014
Sue Monk Kidd’s 'The Invention of Wings' was Amazon’s top-selling title in 2014, the e-tailer said Friday morning. 'Gray Mountain' by John Grisham came in second.
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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending December 12, 2014
As the year draws to a close, new indies continue to open, most recently Classic Lines Bookstore in Pittsburgh, and established stores are thriving.
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Bookstore Sales Dipped in October
Bookstore sales fell slightly in October, dropping 0.5%, to $728 million, compared to October 2013, according to statistics released Thursday morning by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Capstone Tests Bundled Kids' E-books at Indies
Ten stores ranging from University Book Store in Seattle, Wash., to Park Road Books in Charlotte, N.C., will begin offering book and interactive e-book bundles starting later this week.
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