Velocity of Content

Velocity of Content


Latest Episodes

Elliott Offer for B&N Advances
July 12, 2019

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
July 07, 2019

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
July 04, 2019

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
June 30, 2019

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
June 23, 2019

“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
June 21, 2019

Perpetual access e-book licenses are making way to limited but less expensive “metered” models.

Bestsellers Born in Social Media
June 16, 2019

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
June 14, 2019

The 2019 purchase price is pretty eye-opening, and certainly reflects the troubles the company has endured in recent years

Africa Rising
June 09, 2019

African authors and publishers are eager to make the 21st century the era of “Africa Rising.”

ALA Conference Preview 2019
June 07, 2019

Librarians prepare to take Washington by storm