Bookbug, one of the featured stores in BTW’s May 17th story “Kids’ Bookstore Find Success With Adult Titles,” is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Last week’s article misidentified the state.
Whether it is to reinforce the message that reading is just as important for adults, or to fill a hole left by the closing of a nearby general bookstore, children’s booksellers have met with success when devoting space to grown-up titles, too.
Northshire wins “green” award; Capitola Book Cafe to adopt new business model; Cash mob floods Phoenix Books; R.J. Julia to be mobbed soon; Broadway Books anniversary celebration a hit; Crow Bookshop featured
Gibson’s to move and expand; Face in a Book opens; The Book Stall up for sale; Mystery Lovers names new owner; Toad Hall marks 40 years; Broadway Books celebrates 20th anniversary; Garrison Keillor hosts grand reopening events; Flyleaf Books hosts Ashley Bryan
The first World Book Night in the U.S. has come and gone, but the stories of thousands of givers across the country are still being chronicled on Twitter and Facebook, on blogs and in photos, and in local and national newspaper coverage.
In response to the growing number of self-published authors seeking shelf space at indie bookstores, savvy booksellers are establishing programs that clearly define their requirements and streamline the consignment process.
