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Slipping Between the Storms

Bestselling author M.J. Rose reports from Atria’s Great Mystery Bus Tour and compares the alarming weather in the middle of the country with recent developments in the book business.

A Timely Reminder From WBN’s Lennertz

World Book Night U.S. Executive Director Carl Lennertz reminds booksellers of the resources available for next week’s giver parties and for the April 23 celebration.

ABA President Encourages a Sharing of Ideas

In her bimonthly letter to member stores, ABA President Becky Anderson writes about some of things that Anderson’s Bookshops are doing “to keep the momentum going in our stores,”  and encourages others booksellers to do the same.

Audio of Ann Patchett’s Wi7 Keynote Now Available

The galvanizing experience of Ann Patchett’s keynote address at Winter Institute 7 can now be heard in a downloadable audio file. 

A March Missive From ABA’s CEO

In his bimonthly letter to members, ABA CEO Oren Teicher talks about the association’s spring Booksellers Forums and some of the issues of concern to those who attended the first two gatherings of the season.

An Update From ABA President Becky Anderson

In her bimonthly letter to members, ABA President Becky Anderson writes about the past holiday season, Ann Patchett’s recent appearance on The Cobert Report, last month’s Winter Institute, and this spring’s Booksellers Forums.

A Bookseller Writes…

George Fox Rishel, the proprietor of The Sly Fox in Virden, Illinois, recently shared his thoughts on the future of bricks-and-mortar bookstores in a letter to ABA CEO Oren Teicher. Published here, with permission, is his letter and ABA’s response.

A Year-End Letter From ABA’s CEO

ABA CEO Oren Teicher shares his recent experience as a holiday helper at Politics & Prose and encourages booksellers to ramp up marketing efforts to capture post-holiday e-book sales.

Takin’ It to the Press: Betsy Burton on Amazon’s Egregious Behavior

In response to Amazon’s price app promo, Betsy Burton of The King’s English penned a Letter to the Editor of the Salt Lake Tribune. She’s encouraging other booksellers to do the same in order to capitalize on the recent media attention to focus on why indies matter.

Richard Russo Takes on Amazon App in New York Times Op-Ed

On Monday, the New York Times ran an op-ed by Richard Russo, who, along with several other bestselling authors, criticized Amazon’s new price check app.

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