News

12 Dec

FAQ: Maryland’s New Gift Card Law

In May 2024, Maryland passed the Gift Cards Scam Protection Act, which is the first law in the country that takes aim at stopping what is known as “gift card draining.” The law goes into effect for open-loop gift cards on June 1, 2025, and on October 1, 2025, for closed-loop gift cards.

11 Dec

Indie Next List Preview

Children’s Bookselling

January/February 2025 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview

Here is a preview of the titles on the January/February 2025 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

11 Dec

Book News

IndieCommerce

The Winter 2025 Reading Group Guide Preview

This guide includes the following categories: Dazzling Debuts, Family and Coming of Age, Historical Fiction, Other Worlds, and Thrills & Chills.

04 Dec

Health Care

Resources

Advocacy

The Deadline For 2025 Health Coverage Is Almost Here!

The American Booksellers Association’s health coverage partner, LIG Solutions, shares Open Enrollment reminders.

04 Dec

E-commerce

IndieCommerce

Holidays

2024 Online Sales Trends: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday

The IndieCommerce team has pulled data for the Thanksgiving 2024 weekend!

04 Dec

About Bookselling

Blog

Partner Spotlight: NetGalley

NetGalley has been providing publishers (and booksellers, librarians, and other professional readers) with an alternative to physical galleys since 2008. Bookselling This Week spoke with Tarah Theoret, NetGalley's Senior Director of Community Experience to learn more.