On July 18th, The New York Times published some surprising news about 2011 book sales: Retailers sold more e-books in the adult fiction genre than hardcover or paperback books. Of course, if you are an industry insider, this news may not be so surprising after all. E-books sales have grown…
The following piece is an excerpt from a blog post by Linda Epstein, published originally on her blog, The Blabbermouth. I’ve been in a number of conversations recently where I explain to people what I do. I think a lot of people think I’m sitting around my house reading books…
Whether for better or worse, 50 Shades of Grey has solidified its position as the fastest-selling paperback of all time. With its explicit sexual content, many have credited the book’s success to its controversial nature and public curiosity. But does the success of the book say anything larger about our…
By Hannah Bennett By compiling movie reviews and creating a score for each movie, Rotten Tomatoes has made itself an invaluable resource for movie lovers. A quick look at the website’s ‘tomatometer’ gives you an idea of what the critics thought of each film. As an avid Rotten Tomatoes user,…
For today’s post, we go back to the Strand’s Rare Book Room, where this week we will find two accomplished novelists, and close friends, Ann Napolitano and Courtney Sullivan. Napolitano is the author of A Good Hard Look and Within Arm’s Reach, and Sullivan is the author of Commencement and…
Pnina Moed Kass took part in Book Week in Israel. As author of the picture book series Berale The Snail (9 books, Hebrew, Keter Publishers), Pnina tries to appear at as many venues as she can, reading her books at Story Hours and signing books at city fairs. Sheila Lewis has over…
In June, we posted a list of some of the best books of the year so far. This week, we thought we’d give you a look at some of the great books to look forward to for the rest of 2012! Offering a fantastic peek at what’s to come, The…
Slice Magazine is hosting its second annual writers’ conference on July 20 and 21 at St. Francis College in downtown Brooklyn. Top editors, agents, and authors will discuss the crucial steps that help launch a writer’s career. But a book deal is just the beginning of a writer’s professional journey.…
Julia E. Antoine has two new releases scheduled for June 15, 2012. One is a children’s picture book, Staying Safe, encouraging kids to stay safe in the home and in the neighborhood, and the other is Loving Therese, a romance novel. Barbara Foster and co-author Michael Foster, gave a special…
By Hannah Bennett Given the tough economic climate these days, the traditional wisdoms about education have been under careful scrutiny. In the field of publishing, where advanced degrees specific to the field are already rare, many young people are faced with a difficult decision. Is it better for aspiring publishing…
