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Books Inc. Seeks Fresh Start with Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
Books Inc., a cherished Bay Area bookstore chain, has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, aiming to stabilize its financial footing amid mounting operational costs and shifting consumer habits exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shifting Pages: Jackie De Leo Departs Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble bids farewell to chief merchandising officer Jackie De Leo, who stepped down earlier this week after nearly five years of transformative leadership.
Harlequin Overhauls Trade Division: Consolidates to Three Imprints
Harlequin is streamlining its trade division, cutting down from five imprints to three—Mira Books, Park Row Books, and Hanover Square Press—to better align with market needs and growth opportunities.
FTC Probes Publishing.com Over AI Book Self-Publishing Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Publishing.com, a company that sells courses promising to teach people how to make money by self-publishing AI-generated books on Amazon, Business Insider reports.
Romance Bookstore Devastated by Fire, but Readers Rally to Help
The literary community is proving that love stories aren’t just found on the shelves—sometimes, they unfold in real life.
Neil Gaiman Accusations: New Details Emerge in NY Magazine Report
New York Magazine has just expanded on the sexual assault allegations against author Neil Gaiman, first brought to light by the New Zealand podcast Tortoise Media.
Crown Publishing Unveils Storehouse Voices: A New Imprint Championing Black Storytelling
Crown Publishing Group has announced the launch of Storehouse Voices, a groundbreaking imprint dedicated to elevating Black voices in literature.
Barnes & Noble Eyes Major Expansion with 60 New Stores in 2025
After a strong 2024 that saw the opening of 57 new locations, Barnes & Noble is setting its sights even higher for 2025.
Swoon-Worthy Reads: TRS Best Romance Novels of 2024
Romance readers, rejoice! From sizzling hockey heroes to steamy mafia bad boys, this year has been packed with unforgettable love stories.
Florida Judge Urges Escambia School Board to Settle Book Banning Lawsuit
In a case highlighting escalating legal costs and the contentious battle over book bans, a federal judge in Florida has encouraged the Escambia County School Board to settle a lawsuit brought by PEN America, Penguin Random House, and others.
New Jersey Takes a Stand: Freedom to Read Act Protects Librarians and Readers
In a major win for librarians and advocates of free expression, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act into law on December 9.
Empowering Rural Libraries: Penguin Random House and United for Libraries Launch New Grant Program
Penguin Random House has partnered with United for Libraries to create a grant program aimed at supporting rural and small libraries across the United States.
Sourcebooks Audio: A New Chapter in Audiobook Publishing
Sourcebooks has announced the launch of Sourcebooks Audio, set to debut in January 2025.
Strand Bookstore Strike Ends with Tentative Agreement on Pay Raises
After nearly a week of striking, the Strand Union has reached a tentative agreement with management, effectively ending the strike that began on December 7.
Strand Bookstore Workers Strike for Better Wages Amid Holiday Rush
Unionized booksellers at New York’s iconic Strand Bookstore began striking on Saturday, December 7, in their fight for a new contract.
Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Book Breaks Records with 814,000 Copies Sold in Two Days
Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour book has made a monumental debut, selling 814,000 hardcover copies within just two days of its release.
Tattered Cover Undergoes Layoffs Post-B&N Acquisition
Colorado’s iconic book chain, Tattered Cover, has laid off 15 employees following its acquisition by Barnes & Noble earlier this year.
Mubi Expands Its Creative Universe with Mubi Editions
Renowned global film distributor and streaming platform Mubi is branching into publishing with the launch of Mubi Editions in April 2025.
Is Link Throttling on X Impacting Writers’ Marketing Strategies?
The alleged link throttling raises broader questions about fairness and accessibility in the digital marketplace. Writers, particularly those without the backing of large publishing houses, rely on a level playing field to compete.
Bloomsbury Partners with Spotify to Expand Audiobook Offerings
Bloomsbury Publishing has inked a strategic licensing agreement with Spotify to bring its extensive collection of audiobooks to Spotify’s Audiobooks in Premium feature.
National Book Network to Close, Offers Clients Transition to Simon & Schuster
The publishing industry is witnessing another significant shift as National Book Network (NBN), the book distributor established in 1986 by Jed Lyons, prepares to close its doors.
Hachette Expands Its Portfolio with Union Square & Co. Acquisition
In a major industry move, Hachette Book Group (HBG) has acquired Sterling Publishing from Barnes & Noble, including its flagship imprint Union Square & Co., as well as Union Square Kids, Boxer Books, Puzzlewright Press, Sterling Ethos, and Spark Notes.
Barnes & Noble Workers Demand Fair Wages and Union Contracts: What’s Happening in NYC?
Book lovers, take note: The fight for fair treatment in the book-selling world is heating up!
AI Training Practices Face Fair Use Criticism from Former OpenAI Staffer
A former OpenAI researcher, Suchir Balaji, recently spoke out against the company’s practice of using copyrighted data in training AI models, claiming it does not fall under “fair use.”
Visual Querying: Writers Create “Agents and Editors Guides” to Speed Up the Process
In a growing trend across the writing community, authors looking to query their unpublished manuscripts are creating “Agents and Editors Guides” to jump-start the process.
Licensing and AI: Panelists Urge Rights Holders to Take Control
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, a key discussion arose in one of the final panels, Let Licensing Bloom: The Root of Responsible AI, where industry leaders gathered to address the growing impact of AI on copyrighted content.
Publishing CEOs on Growth, Diversity, and the Future of Books at Frankfurt Book Fair
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, CEOs from top publishing companies shared their visions on growth, diversity, and the future of publishing.
Taylor Swift’s Exclusive Eras Tour Book Set for Black Friday Release at Target
Taylor Swift is set to release her first official book, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Book, exclusively at Target on November 29.
Harlequin Expands to the Screen: A New Era of Romance with Centinel Media
Harlequin has teamed up with Centinel Media to bring its beloved romance novels to the screen.
Authors Guild Joins Forces with Created by Humans to Protect Writers’ Rights in the AI Era
The Authors Guild has announced a partnership with AI rights licensing platform Created by Humans, aiming to protect authors’ interests in the age of artificial intelligence.