Closing Image: November 10, 2021
Print book sales are up by more than 10 percent over 2020, with all major categories seeing positive growth except for juvenile nonfiction.
Day: November 10, 2021
Links of Interest: November 10, 2021
The latest news in audiobooks, supply chain, social media, trends, Amazon, and culture & politics.
New “transparency code” added to titles printed by Amazon KDP
Amazon KDP’s new transparency code is similar to a QR code and included next to the book’s barcode on the back cover of POD titles.
Get an inside view of how publishers pitch their books
The Book Report Network is hosting an annual event where publishers suggest book club selections to booksellers, librarians, and book group leaders.
Bestseller Anna Todd launches a fiction imprint
Yet another well-established author has launched an imprint under an existing company—this time with Wattpad.
Podium launches AudioCollab to attract and support narrators
Audio-first publisher Podium has announced a new partnership initiative for its voice talent.
Latest Trends in Children’s Publishing
Growth in the children’s market continues, especially for series and licensed characters; BookTok emerges as an organic social media boost for backlist YA.
Book Sales and Marketing on Amazon: Latest Insights
Better sales through online retail means paying attention to the small details and taking advantage of any opportunities that Amazon gives you.
IMHO: Win or Lose, the DOJ Suit against Penguin Random House Won’t Change Authors’ Fortunes
The DOJ, industry experts, and author advocacy groups disagree on how (or even whether) this filing will affect midlist authors.
Book sales update: November 10, 2021
NPD BookScan is reporting strong print sales versus last year, indicating that people may be getting their holiday shopping done early.