Closing Image: July 11, 2018
The Association of American Publishers, which tracks the sales of traditional publishers each month, released first-quarter figures.
Day: July 11, 2018
Hot Sheet Index: July 11, 2018
The Hot Sheet Index reviews changes in print book unit sales in 2018 versus 2017 and changes in different category sales for these periods.
Links of Interest: July 11, 2018
Barnes & Noble The CEO of Barnes & Noble has been fired without severance. The company has offered little explanation for removing Demos Parneros from his position. He is the fourth CEO to depart B&N in five years. Read more from Tiffany Hsu and Alexandra Alter in the New York Times. Speaking of Barnes & Noble: why … Read more
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