The bookseller’s dilemma: What bookstores won’t stock
As conversations proliferate about cultural appropriation in literature, debates about whether—and how—bookstores should stock controversial books have been renewed. In her first column for 2020, Books+Publishing's new columnist Veronica Sullivan...
54 bookshops to receive Puffin grants
Puffin has announced the 54 Australian bookshops that will receive a share of $100,000 in funding for children’s reading programs. The winning bookshops each receive funding between $500 and $5000...
PwC report shows growth in UK bookshops while high street retail declines
Bookshops are one of the top retail growth categories in the UK, according to new research from PricewaterhouseCoopers that also shows a record number of UK shops closed in 2018....
The Paperback Bookshop celebrates 50 years
The Paperback Bookshop in Melbourne's CBD is celebrating its 50th anniversary in April. Current co-owner Rosy Morton, who has owned the shop since 2000, said that she’s heard differing accounts...
Melbourne City of Lit announces Booksellers in Residence program
The Melbourne City of Literature has announced a new initiative for Victorian booksellers to spend a week in an overseas bookshop in another City of Literature. Under the Booksellers in...
Federal government expands asset write-off scheme
The federal government has proposed an expansion of its ‘instant’ tax deduction threshold for small businesses, increasing the asset threshold from $20,000 to $30,000. The eligibility criteria will also be...
QLD indie Books of Buderim closes after more than 50 years
Books of Buderim, in the Sunshine Coast town of Buderim, has closed down after doing business for more than 50 years. Owner Fiona Blond said: ‘It’s been an increasing struggle...
Four UK bookshops nominated for Britain’s Best Small Shop
In the UK, four independent bookshops have been nominated for Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2018, reports the Bookseller. The annual competition, managed by the Independent Retailers Confederation, celebrates ‘entrepreneurial...
Hachette offers booksellers direct download of digital assets
Hachette Australia has launched a new digital asset sharing system via its website. The new system allows booksellers to login and download digital marketing assets that can be used across...
Readings SLV moves to larger site amid library redevelopment
The Readings bookshop at State Library Victoria (SLV) has moved to a larger shop space, due to the $88.1 million redevelopment of SLV. The new SLV shop site is 60%...
Socialist London bookshop attacked; three UKIP members suspended
Bookmarks bookshop in central London was attacked by a group of far-right protesters as the store was closing on Saturday, 4 August. While no arrests have been made since the...
Booksellers prepare for Love Your Bookshop Day
Preparations are underway for the Australian Booksellers Association’s (ABA) Love Your Bookshop Day (LYBD) on Saturday 11 August, with stores around the country hosting events and promotions. More than 50...
Online bookstore stocking only debut Australian titles to launch this year
A new online bookstore that will stock only debut Australian writers is preparing to launch later this year. Non-profit group Underground Writers is establishing the new online store—called Underground Books—to...
New children’s bookshop opens in Fremantle
A new bookshop specialising in children’s books and art supplies has opened in Fremantle. The Paper Bird is located in the Moores Art Building on Henry Street and includes a...
North Melbourne exposure: Chris Saliba talks about North Melbourne Books
One year ago Chris Saliba and his partner, longtime bookseller Chris Hubbard, opened North Melbourne Books. Its bold red walls, generous supply of literary classics and cosy children’s section have been welcomed...
Online-only children’s bookshop launched
An online-only children’s bookshop has launched in Australia. The Kids’ Bookshop launched ‘softly’ in November 2012 and made its first sale a few days later, owner Graham Gill told Bookseller+Publisher. Based...
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I’m an absolute Twit. There, I’ve said it. I’m referring, of course, to the social networking phenomenon of Twitter, where (it could be argued) I’m spending way too much of...