Bookselling This Week

As Senate Debates Marketplace Fairness, Editorials Urge Passage

dave — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:39:33 +0000

As the Senate moves closer to a vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (S.743/S.336), numerous editorials and newspaper columns published this week expressed support for the bill’s passage.

White House Endorses Sales Tax Fairness

dave — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:49:05 +0000

On Monday, April 22, the White House endorsed the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (S.743). Later that day, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to move the bill to the Senate floor for debate.

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matt — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:57:50 +0000

Coalition Responds to Misinformation on Sales Tax Fairness

dave — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:59:20 +0000

On April 21, the Marketplace Fairness Coalition, a diverse array of trade associations and businesses, including the American Booksellers Association, wrote to members of the U.S. Senate to dispute erroneous assertions made by eBay President and CEO John Donahoe about the Marketplace Fairness Act (S.736).

ABA Recommends Members Opt Out of Swipe Fee Settlement

dave — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:58:30 +0000

In an April 19 e-mail to bookstore members regarding the class action settlement over rapidly rising Visa and MasterCard swipe fees, ABA recommended that members opt out and object to the settlement.

Announcing the 2013 Indies Choice and E.B. White Award Winners

rosemary — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:31:14 +0000

Today, the American Booksellers Association announces the winners of the 2013 Indies Choice Book Awards and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Awards, as voted by independent booksellers nationwide.

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matt — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:01:13 +0000

A Letter to Members From ABA’s President

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:59:27 +0000

In her bimonthly letter to members, ABA President Becky Anderson looks at some of this spring’s opportunities for booksellers to come together to learn, share ideas and concerns, and take part in special events.

Senate May Vote on Sales Tax Fairness Bill as Soon as Next Week

dave — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:01:12 +0000

The U.S. Senate may vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 as early as next week. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans to bring the bill directly to the floor for a vote without first referring it to the Senate Finance Committee, according to published reports.

Kids’ Summer Reading Program Materials Now Available in Bookseller DIY

Shannon OConnor — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:12:43 +0000

Promotional materials are now available to all ABA member stores participating in Give Me Summer! Give Me Books! a national summer reading program for kids. Six titles tailored to children in each of three age groups — Kindergarten–Grade 2, Grades 3–5, and Grades 6–8— are featured.

Focus Group Signup Deadline May 3

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:58:35 +0000

In response to the success of the Bookseller/Publisher Focus Groups at Winter Institute 8, ABA has arranged a series of focus group meetings to be held during BEA. Booksellers who are interested in meeting with publishers to discuss issues of common interest and mutual concern must sign up by May 3.

Illustrators to Pay Tribute to Maurice Sendak at Children’s Book Art Auction

Sydney Jarrard — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:38:26 +0000

A special section of this year’s Children’s Book Art Silent Auction at BEA will honor the late Maurice Sendak, the beloved author and illustrator of classic children’s titles and a passionate defender of free speech. A number of illustrators will be creating special artworks commemorating Sendak that will be auctioned off at the event.

Spring Forums Wrap Up May 8 in New Jersey

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:34:50 +0000

This season’s schedule of 11 ABA Booksellers Forums will come to an end on Wednesday, May 8, in Maplewood, New Jersey.

A Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day

rosemary — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:46:52 +0000

From April 15 through May 13, any Kobo eReader device purchased at an ABA member bookstore will come with a free copy of the Algonquin eBook What My Mother Gave Me: Thirty-one Women on the Gifts That Mattered Most, edited by Elizabeth Benedict.

Parties to Put World Book Night Givers in the Spirit

Sydney Jarrard — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:14:37 +0000

Indie booksellers are gearing up for the April 23rd celebration of World Book Night with parties and book pickup events planned at hundreds of locations across the country.

World Book Night’s Top Giver Regions

elizabethk — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:19:54 +0000

World Book Night has released a list of the towns, cities, and regions that are home to the most volunteer givers per capita.

A Celebrate (With) Indies Order Reminder

rosemary — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:40:11 +0000

Bookstores participating in this spring’s Celebrate Moms With Indies promotion must place their orders with publishers by May 1. For the Dads and Grads promotions, titles must be ordered by June 3.

Sales Tax Efforts Heat Up in Florida, Ohio, and West Virginia

dave — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:52:10 +0000

As the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 continues to gain momentum in the U.S. Congress, three more states are considering enactment of sales tax fairness legislation that would level the playing field for Main Street retailers.

Fly-In Participants Advocate for Sales Tax Fairness

dave — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:46:03 +0000

Last week, hundreds of small business owners met with elected officials in Washington, D.C., to communicate firsthand the need to pass the Marketplace Fairness Act. Participants in the two-day fly-in included Sarah Pishko of Prince Books and ABA Board member Sarah Bagby of Watermark Books & Café.

Membership Has Its Advantages at BEA

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:37:05 +0000

BookExpo America is right around the corner, and booksellers who want to take advantage of free trade show badges, exclusive parties at Hotel ABA, and special programming for ABC Children’s Group members, as well as be a part of the Celebration of Bookselling and Author Awards Lunch and the Bookseller/Publisher Focus Groups, must be current on their ABA dues.

The Orphan Master’s Son Wins Pulitzer for Fiction

Sydney Jarrard — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:45:53 +0000

The 2013 Pultizer Prize for Fiction was awarded on Monday to The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson (Random House). Johnson is an avid supporter of independent bookstores, and is part of the Why Indies Matter video campaign.

New & Ongoing E-Book Promotions

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:58:06 +0000

Six e-book promotions were recently added to the IndieCommerce Publisher Promotions page. Categories include humor, teen reads, great leaders, thrillers, and steals and deals.

Around Indies

elizabethk — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:17:47 +0000

Blue Manatee profiled; breathe books to add café; Brilliant Books recognized

BTW News Briefs

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:54:07 +0000

Pubs for the Hub to raise funds for Boston; Intuit’s “Make a Wish” contest for small business owners returns; ALA’s list of most challenged titles released; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announces Take 5; Books Are My Bag to launch in U.K.; Simon & Schuster in pilot program with New York City libraries; Ingram adds Ebook Library titles to OASIS