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06 Feb

Announcing: The March/April 76 Top Ten's for Hardcover and Paperback

Dear Booksellers,

Once again, your great recommendations made this a tough 76 to compile, as did the bounty of new books from publishers. January and February had been a little light publishing-wise, with a lot of key books coming in March and April, resulting in extra competition for spots on this 76. So it is that this next flier will have two Top Ten's: one for hardcover on the front page, and then, immediately following on the inside, a Top Ten paperback, plus a featured author spot.

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06 Feb

Over 560 Independent Booksellers Join in Calling for States to Enforce Sales Taxes Fairly

This week over 560 independent booksellers nationwide joined ABA President Ann Christophersen in signing letters urging their state governors and other elected officials to immediately take steps to enforce state tax laws fairly and uniformly. Specifically, the letters call for states to require retailers with a physical presence in their respective states to collect sales taxes on online sales. (To read the full text of the letter, click here.)

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06 Feb

Scholastic Announces Suggested Retail Price for New Harry Potter

Scholastic announced today that the suggested retail price for the next Harry Potter title, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, will be $29.99.

The fifth book in the bestselling series by J.K. Rowling will be published on June 21, 2003. The title will have 38 chapters and will be over a third longer than Rowling's previous book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

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05 Feb

ABA Book Buyer's Handbook Update -- 2/4/03

Below is an outline of the most recent changes to the ABA Book Buyer's Handbook online.

Publishers can update their online listings and add special offers at any time using the Publisher Editing Tools at http://handbook.bookweb.org/pubhome.jsp. Questions about access to the editing features of the Handbook online should be e-mailed to [email protected] or call (800) 637-0037, ext. 1263 or 1261.

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