Closing Image: May 29, 2019
On the 10-year anniversary of Amazon Publishing, Amazon shared a list of its bestselling AP books of all time.
Day: May 29, 2019
Hot Sheet Index: May 29, 2019
The Hot Sheet Index reviewed how Canadian readers discover books–the most popular method being word of mouth.
Links of Interest: May 29.2019
News Penguin Random House takes a minority stake in Sourcebooks. The long-celebrated independent publisher, based in Chicago, has sold a 45 percent stake to the biggest publisher in the world. Read more at Publishing Perspectives. Books are a target of new China tariffs. The tariffs aren’t in place yet, but if they are implemented, they will be significant—potentially … Read more
Storytel’s First Quarter: Strong in the North, More Expansion Ahead
The audio and ebook subscription business is stable and growing, thanks to its huge popularity in Nordic countries.
Podcast Watch: Tips and Insights across the Publishing Community: May 29, 2019
We round up insights and select podcast episodes you may want to consider during your next commute or listening session.
Authors Step into the Brexit Quagmire
Previously having left the messaging to industry insiders, UK authors had a message for voters in the European elections last week: stay.
Mailchimp Pivots; Authors Look for the Exit
Recent changes to the Mailchimp service make it a less attractive option for email marketing. We look at a few popular alternatives..
BookExpo 2019: Audio, Audio, Audio, and a Non-Book Show
The annual US trade show tries a couple of new attractions, including a parallel show of non-book items to help booksellers woo consumers.