Specialty Bookselling

03 Jun

The Indie Gardening & Nature Bestseller List

For the eight-week period ending June 2, 2009, and based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide.

1.

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
Barbara and Camille Kingsolver, Steven Hopp, Harper Perennial, $14.95, 9780060852566

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13 May

The Indie Poetry Bestseller List

Based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending May 12, 2009 (including National Poetry Month).

1.

Evidence
Mary Oliver, Beacon, $23, 9780807068984

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07 May

Spotlight on Children's Programming at BEA

BTW asked ABC Executive Director Kristen McLean to share her thoughts on some of the highlights of programming for children's booksellers at BEA.


By Kristen McLean, Executive Director, Association of Booksellers for Children

I'm actually very excited about some of the changes and additions to our children's programming this year at BEA.

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06 May

A Preview of African-American Programming at BEA

BookExpo America will once again feature free education and networking opportunities developed specifically for African-American book industry professionals. The program, which begins at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, at the Javits Convention Center, is open to all BEA registered attendees; pre-registration for the African-American program is not required.

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22 Apr

The Indie Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bestseller List

For the eight-week period ending April 21, 2009, and based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide.

1.

The Host
Stephenie Meyer, Little Brown, $25.99, 9780316068048

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08 Apr

The Indie Finance & Personal Investing Bestseller List

For the eight-week period ending April 7, 2009, and based on sales at independent bookstores throughout the U.S.

1.

Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan
Suze Orman, Spiegel & Grau, $9.99, 9780385530934

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25 Mar

The Indie Mystery Bestseller List

For the eight-week period ending March 24, 2009, and based on sales at independent bookstores throughout the U.S.

1.

Among the Mad
Jacqueline Winspear, Holt, $25, 9780805082166

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24 Mar

The Yankee Years, Forever Blue, and Lovin' the World Champion Phillies

'Tis the season for hot dogs, green grass, baseball ... and BTW's annual baseball book recommendations.

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11 Mar

The Indie Travel Guidebooks Bestseller List

For the eight-week period ending March 10, 2009, and based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide.

1.

Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives: An All-American Road Trip ...With Recipes!
Guy Fieri, Morrow, $19.95, 9780061724886

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04 Mar

Announcing the Indie Next List Poetry Top Ten

Here is the 2009 Indie Next List Poetry Top Ten, based on the enthusiastic nominations of independent booksellers nationwide. A full-color PDF of the list is available for download on BookWeb.

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25 Feb

The Indie Love & Romance Bestseller Lists

For the eight-week period ending February 24, 2009, and based on sales at hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide.

Love (Nonfiction)

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11 Feb

The Indie Diet, Exercise & Fitness Bestseller List

For the eight-week period ending February 10, 2009, and based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide.

1.

Food Matters
Mark Bittman, S&S, $25, 9781416575641

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28 Jan

Bookstore Poetry Contest Gives Voice to At-Risk Youth

Community involvement with a special emphasis on the arts has been at the heart of Troubadour Books since its opening in Boulder, Colorado, in August 2005.

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28 Jan

The Indie Biography & Memoir Bestseller List

For the eight-week period ending January 27, 2009, and based on sales at hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide.

1.

Three Cups of Tea
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin, Penguin, $15, 9780143038252

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14 Jan

The Indie Mind Body Spirit Bestseller List

For the eight-week period ending January 13, 2009, and based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide.

1.

A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
Eckhart Tolle, Plume, $14, 9780452289963

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