Closing image: April 27, 2022
NPD Books analyst Kristen McLean recently reflected on the past 18 years of book sales.
Day: April 27, 2022
Links of Interest: April 27, 2022
Research A new study on distribution practices in book publishing and related challenges: Students at Portland State University led research on how the future of publishing distribution can be forward thinking, sustainable, eco-friendly, and profitable. The report includes considerable insights and data on making the industry carbon neutral. Download it at the IBPA site. History of Publishing … Read more
New Christian publishing imprint
Esther Press is a new imprint under David C Cook that will focus on Bible studies, women’s stories, leadership books, devotionals, and video teachings.
New agent alert
Angeline Rodriguez, who resigned from Orbit (Hachette) with other editors in March, has joined William Morris Endeavor as an agent.
Authors Guild launches book club with Fable
In response to book-banning efforts around the country, The Authors Guild is now offering a Banned Book Club with monthly picks.
Amazon launches Shopify competitor
Through Buy with Prime, Amazon will allow merchants to sell from their own website while taking advantage of Amazon Prime delivery.
Trendspotting: Email Newsletter Advertising and Sponsorships
A primer on selling advertising in your email newsletter.
IMHO: Your Readers Don’t Yet Care about NFTs
Barriers to widespread adoption of NFTs include cryptocurrency, environmental concerns, transaction fees, and poorly defined value to the reader.
Publishing Innovators Emphasize NFTs Are about Community
The book industry discusses how to imbue NFTs with value and meaning for readers.
Book sales update: April 27, 2022
According to NPD Books, print book sales are performing better than in 2019 but not as well as in 2021.