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Elliott Offer for B&N Advances
Shareholders who bought B&N stock in late 2018 when shares were trading for as low as $4.11 should be pleased.
Building A Science Community One OA Book At A Time
Scientific publishing advances human knowledge by sharing the latest discoveries. Now, a 15-year-old publishing startup is adding collaboration and community building to its goals.
Better Media Is A Choice
On Independence Day in the United States, this “Best of BTB” special edition features author/activist Jane Mosbacher Morris. She urges us to reflect on the future of publishing, from news to novels. “What we bring into our households,
A Sound Sensation For the Book Business
What are the chances you’ve listened to an audiobook lately? According to a new survey, about 50-50.
“Reading Dangerously” Celebrates 50 Years of Freedom to Read
“Reading Dangerously,” features excerpts from famous banned books. The Freedom to Read Foundation marks a half century of court battles to protect the right of free access to controversial books and other media in schools and public libraries.
Hachette Overhauls E-Book Library Lending
Perpetual access e-book licenses are making way to limited but less expensive “metered” models.
Bestsellers Born in Social Media
Editors look for things like a high level of engagement – not just a lot of followers, but how many people are interacting and retweeting with an author.
Elliot Management Is B&N Buyer—For Now
The 2019 purchase price is pretty eye-opening, and certainly reflects the troubles the company has endured in recent years
Africa Rising
African authors and publishers are eager to make the 21st century the era of “Africa Rising.”