BTW Articles

25 Aug

Moleskine Launches Writing, Traveling, Reading Collections

This fall, booksellers looking for inventory to complement their bestselling Moleskine notebooks and planners need look no further.

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31 Aug

A Peek at Highlights From the Upcoming MBA and MPIBA Shows

The MBA and MPIBA regional trade shows, which take place from September 22 - 23 and September 30 - October 2, respectively, will offer members a full range of educational programming, author events, and networking opportunities, as well as several new features.

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08 Sep

Maple Street Book Shop Opens Third Location

Last week, Maple Street Book Shop in New Orleans, Louisiana, celebrated the grand opening of its newest location, a branch in the city’s new Healing Arts Center.

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08 Sep

When She Woke Bundling Promo Begins This Month

Algonquin Books’ e-book bundling promotion for Hillary Jordan’s much-anticipated new title, When She Woke, gives customers who purchase the book in hardcover a code to download a free e-book version. The promotion, which begins as soon as the books arrive in stores, is open to all ABA member stores.

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15 Sep

Around Indies

Aaron’s Books co-sponsors Lititz Kid-Lit Festival; Phoenix Books opens Art Gallery; The Book House celebrates 25 years; Left Bank to open downtown location in December; Bookshop Santa Cruz to manage Cabrillo College bookstore; La Casa Azul launches capital campaign; Community Bookstore turns 40

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15 Sep

Retail Sales at Bookstores Drop in July

July retail sales at bookstores were down 4.2 percent compared to July 2010, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

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15 Sep

Penguin Partners With ABA to Promote Read for the Record

Penguin Young Readers Group is partnering with ABA member stores to promote literacy through Jumpstart’s annual Read for the Record event.

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21 Sep

Bookstores Find Ways to Monetize Events

To counter the increasing number of customers who come to events after purchasing the featured book elsewhere, some booksellers are creating alternative ways to ensure a profit.

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21 Sep

Mysterious Galaxy Opens Second Store

Last week, Mysterious Galaxy opened its new store in Redondo Beach, California, and was met with a warm welcome from the community.

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25 Aug

Auntie’s Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Location

Auntie’s Inc. recently celebrated the grand opening of its second store, Auntie’s at the Square in the River Square Mall in downtown Spokane, Washington.

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