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Three savvy indie booksellers shared their ideas for using online tools to promote book sales with a packed house at the Fifth Annual Winter Institute education session "Handselling 201: Using the Digital Age to Your Advantage." Panelists Andrew Getman of Politics & Prose, Kelly Justice of Fountain Bookstore, and Pete Mulvihill of Green Apple Books presented real-life examples of how they have boosted sales via their store websites, in-house videos, Twitter campaigns, e-newsletters, and more.
1. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
(HarperCollins, $17.99, 9780061726804)
"When Samatha Kingston dies a tragically early death, she is forced to relive the day she dies seven times. Each day, something different happens, and Sam learns more about herself and her friends than she ever could have imagined. Filled with self-doubt, new experiences, and heartache, Before I Fall takes the reader on a spectacular journey as Sam accepts her fate with grace and power." --Sarah Driban, Hockessin Book Shelf, Hockessin, DE
Fran Howell, co-founder of the Raymar Book Company, died on Saturday evening, February 6. He was 85.
In the early 1960s, Howell and the late Stu Woodruff partnered to create Raymar, which would become the premier trade book wholesaler in the West. In 1976, Raymar was acquired by Ingram Book Company and the combined company began its current run as a national and global leader.
Kirkus Reviews to Continue With New Owner
The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Herb Simon, the owner of the Indiana Pacers basketball team, and chairman emeritus of Simon Property Group, had bought Kirkus Reviews. In December, the Nielsen Company had announced that it was closing the magazine. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In recognition of Valentine's Day, we present the Indie Love and Romance Bestseller Lists. Based on sales in independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending February 9, 2010.
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In less than a week, some 500 indie booksellers will be gathering in San Jose, California, for the kickoff of the American Booksellers Association's Fifth Annual Winter Institute. There's a lot packed into the three-day event, including 30-plus education sessions and roundtables, special events, and networking opportunities. To help you get the most out of your time in San Jose, we've put together some program highlights and timely reminders.
A Few Education Program Highlights
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About ABA
The American Booksellers Association, a national not-for-profit trade organization, works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.
Independent bookstores act as community anchors; they serve a unique role in promoting the open exchange of ideas, enriching the cultural life of communities, and creating economically vibrant neighborhoods.
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