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Happy Independence Day! Celebrate the day with fun, family and fireworks. Plus, this midweek holiday brings a special midweek treat—enjoy 40% off site-wide (on us!) with coupon code FIREWORK*. —Your friends at Harlequin.com Celebrate the day in red, white, and blue! Enjoy 40% off site-wide on us with coupon code ... more >
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Ursula K Le Guin, by Margaret Atwood: ‘One of the literary greats of the 20th century’ – I’m sure you know by now that Ursula Le Guin died earlier this week, and there are a ton of obituaries and articles on her life and her work. I have chosen to ... more >
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Print book sales declined in 2017 – Some very interesting numbers and trends here. More than 51 million print books sold (more than $1B Canadian), with the highest sales in YA/Juvenile (40%) and non-fiction (32%). Interestingly, though, two of the top five bestsellers of 2017 were both backlist titles – The ... more >
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Soft July for Trade Sales – Not a huge surprise here, but more confirmation (in case you needed any) that publishers are likely still focused on big books that will drive sales. Also, physical books in both adult and children’s categories saw a decline in sales in July, 26.3% for ... more >
Publishing NewsAlexa / book-sales / medieval manuscripts / wedding announcements3 Comments
1984 Isn’t the Only Book Enjoying a Revival – It’s always interesting to see what people turn to during any particular era. We can often look back and see how social challenges and changes are reflected in entertainment choices, but with more data readily available, there is more opportunity for reflection and ... more >
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Study: Trolls Are Even Worse When Using Real Names – A new study published in PLOS ONE claims a counterintuitive conclusion: trolls outside the cloak of anonymity can actually be more aggressive. According to the abstract, this “effect is reinforced if selective incentives are present and if aggressors are intrinsically motivated.” ... more >