Bookselling is a special and specialized profession with its own language, practices, and quirks. The Industry Insider track takes a closer look at some of the challenges impacting the profession. Continue Reading
Topics included the expanded number of education tracks, the return of some favorite author programming, including the late-night Sip and Sizzle Romance Authors Reception, and details about the NVNR's Accessibility policy and how the conference is working to remove barriers to attending. Continue Reading
The orientation emphasized the importance of building relationships between booksellers and the publishers and exhibitors, underscoring that booksellers were at the conference to make connections and do business. Continue Reading
SIBA’s Lunch & Learn series brings industry partners to SIBA booksellers to share tips on the best ways to work together to save time, take advantage of benefits, and sell more books. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
So, when you hear that 40% of Americans didn’t read a book last year, remember 60% DID. Be in that number. Continue Reading
Staying profitable is what allows a business to stay in business. It is fundamental to sustainability, and therefore key to realizing your store's mission and serving the needs of your customers. Continue Reading
Inspired by NVNR's popular "Publicity Speed Dating" events, these Publicity Meet-Ups are focused on creating opportunities for bookstores to expand their events programs, and for publishers to discover new venues for their authors. Continue Reading
With the New Voices New Rooms Conference less than a month away, attendees and exhibitors should check the following things off their to-do list before the event. Continue Reading
The deadline to complete ABACUS has been extended to July 24. Stores that submit surveys will be entered into a raffle for a Wi2027 scholarship! Continue Reading
The latest Lunch and Learn event with Margaret Harrison and Courtney Seitz introduced Covered* the new Ingram website platform for digital review copies (DRCs) launching on August 17th. Continue Reading
Sometimes a story blows through your heart like a strong wind. That’s how it felt writing Habits of the Sea. It haunted my sleep and prodded at me when I was awake. I had no other choice but to write it. It’s not my story. It belongs to someone else. Continue Reading
