Carl Lennertz, executive director of World Book Night in the U.S., announced this week that the selection process for the 25 titles to be given away during the April 23 U.S. event is nearing completion.
Whether you’re playing Chickyboom, Scrabble, or Jishaku, or holding a literary trivia contest, bookstore game nights can draw regulars and boost sales.
A consignment arrangement with small presses has enabled Farley’s Bookshop in New Hope, Pennsylvania, to build a deeper inventory selection that has grown customer interest and the store’s bottom line.
This September, Workman Publishing launches The Square Deal, a program that blends its bestselling backlist with a standout display and generous terms.
Naomi McEneely, the events coordinator at Lake Forest Book Store, explains why the bookstore’s partnership with area libraries has been beneficial on every level.
In March, Old Firehouse Books’ Jacqie Hasan told customers that the Fort Collins, Colorado, bookstore was having a “lean spring,” and she suggested a concrete way for customers to help. By the end of April, sales were up eight percent.