BTW Articles

06 Feb

Lambda Literary Awards Finalists Announced

The nominees for the 14th annual Lambda Literary Awards have been announced. The awards will be presented on May 2 at a ceremony in New York City. In addition, the Lambda Literary Foundation's Jim Marks told BTW that the comic and writer Margaret Cho will be presented the Bridgebuilders Award "for her ability to help bridge communities."

The nominees are:

Lesbian Fiction

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06 Feb

Simon & Schuster Joins the Viacom Entertainment Group

Viacom has announced its decision to integrate its Simon & Schuster publishing operation with the Viacom Entertainment Group (VEG). And while Viacom expects the move to positively impact Simon & Schuster, the question remains: What will its impact be on booksellers?

According to Adam Rothberg, vice president and director of corporate communications for Simon & Schuster, it will be business as usual.

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06 Feb

Books, Buyers, and Bushes -- Kennebunk Book Port Grows in Maine

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07 Feb

ABFFE Offers New Introductory Memberships

What do you give the bookseller who has everything?

Give her a front row seat in the fight for free speech by making her a member of ABFFE -- the bookseller's voice in the fight against censorship. ABFFE is now offering introductory memberships for $15 -- a 70 percent discount on the cost of an individual membership.

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07 Feb

Booksellers to Bid on Visits With Top NY Authors During BEA

Booksellers who have dreamed of having a long chat with an award-winning author or illustrator will get to compete for the chance in March during a nationwide auction conducted by the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE). Leonard Marcus, Chris Raschka, Robert Sabuda, Jon Scieszka, Peter Sis, and Vera B. Williams are the first confirmed participants in the new ABFFE Author Auction (Click here for biographical info about authors in the ABFFE Author Auction).

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07 Feb

ABFFE to Mix the Serious and the Sublime at BookExpo America

The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) will have something to appeal to both the serious and the fun-loving sides of the booksellers who visit New York City in May for BookExpo America. On Friday, May 3, Barbara Kingsolver will participate in an ABFFE panel on the impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks on civil liberties. And on Saturday night, the Rock Bottom Remainders will rock Greenwich Village in a Book Industry Foundation concert to benefit ABFFE and the Association of American Publishers' Get Caught Reading campaign.

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07 Feb

Booksellers Put Their Mark on Book Sense 76

Booksellers know that the Book Sense 76 is a great marketing tool. But now booksellers are finding out that adding their store's logo on the front of the flyer makes it an even better marketing tool.

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07 Feb

Book Sense Welcomes Four New Publisher Partners

Book Sense is pleased to announce the addition of four publishers to the ranks of its Publisher Partners: Rugged Land, Words Distributing Company, Red Wheel/Weiser, and Four Walls, Eight Windows.

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07 Feb

Whats That Charge on My Credit Card?

A number of ABA bookstores members have provided the Association with credit card information to keep on file to allow for the automatic charging of various fees and expenses. Some are charged at regular intervals and some only when a particular expense is incurred. In addition, when ABA products and services are ordered, these may be charged to a credit card number provided at the time the order is placed.

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07 Feb

Misty Valley Books Hosts Gathering of New Authors

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