When the book chain liquidated at the end of 2011, it left many communities without a bookstore. Back then, most independent booksellers were hesitant about leasing the smaller vacated stores. But now, amid a resurgence in the indie sector, some booksellers have set their sights on towns where Borders once flourished. more »
Toy Fair 2015: Toy Stores Add More Books to the Mix
Although publishers represent a small slice of the New York International Toy Fair, accounting for less than 30 out of the 1,000-plus exhibitors at this year's show, executives from several houses said that specialty toy stores—an important customer group at the event—are currently doing well with books and are looking for new titles to add to their assortments. more »
Why
'Mockingbird' Won't Die: Sam Tanenhaus on why Harper Lee's first
book continues to occupy the exalted place it does.
Britain's Dream
Jobs: The three most desirable jobs in Britain are an author, a
librarian and an academic, according to a new study that suggests the country
is increasingly bookish in its career aspirations.
Princeton Gifted
$300M in Rare Books: A Princeton University alum has bequeathed
to the school his collection of 2,500 rare books worth an estimated worth of
$300 million - the largest single donation in the school's history, officials
said.
Confessions of a
Comma Queen: A 'New Yorker' copy editor’s life in grammar.
Pharrell Gets
Happier: Grammy Award-winning performer Pharrell Williams has an
agreement with Putnam Books for Young Readers for four picture books, starting
with one inspired by his hit song, 'Happy.'
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