On Independence Day in the United States, this “Best of BTB” special edition features author/activist Jane Mosbacher Morris. She urges us to reflect on the future of publishing, from news to novels. “What we bring into our households, what we bring into our offices, truly influences the environment in which we’re living,” she says.
What are the chances you’ve listened to an audiobook lately? According to a new survey, about 50-50.
“Reading Dangerously,” features excerpts from famous banned books. The Freedom to Read Foundation marks a half century of court battles to protect the right of free access to controversial books and other media in schools and public libraries.
Perpetual access e-book licenses are making way to limited but less expensive “metered” models.
Editors look for things like a high level of engagement – not just a lot of followers, but how many people are interacting and retweeting with an author.
The 2019 purchase price is pretty eye-opening, and certainly reflects the troubles the company has endured in recent years
African authors and publishers are eager to make the 21st century the era of “Africa Rising.”
Librarians prepare to take Washington by storm
In the digital environment, the book world becomes a crowded place.
There’s hope, at least, for the second half of the year. Next week, Michael Wolff’s “Siege,” the follow-up to his “Fire & Fury” bestseller, lands in bookstores.