Ralph Lauren, the legendary founder of the company that brought American style to the world, will publish his autobiography with Simon & Schuster in the fall of 2017. The work will be published in hardcover, ebook, and audio editions by Simon & Schuster in the...
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Ingram Content Group announces Associates on the Move
Ingram Content Group today announced three new associates to the company.Kurt Hettler has joined Ingram Academic Services as Director of Academic Services, reporting to Heidi Sachner, Vice President, Ingram Publisher Services, Perseus Distribution/Ingram Academic...
2016 National Book Awards Finalists Announced
The National Book Foundation has announced its long list for the 2016 National Book Awards. One winner in each of 20 categories will be announced at an awards ceremony and benefit dinner, November 16, 2016, in New York City.There are four panels of five Judges each in...
Lena Dunham Named Spokesperson for Indies First
The American Booksellers Association is pleased to announce Lena Dunham as the 2016 official spokesperson for Indies First, a national campaign of activities and events in support of independent bookstores that takes place on Small Business Saturday, the weekend after...
Barnes & Noble Aims to Grow by Trimming Retail Footprint
Barnes & Noble is learning to do more with less.After lasting through four straight fiscal years of declining sales, from 2013 through 2016, the company is trying to correct its course. In August, the company ousted CEO Ronald Boire, a move that subsequently...
BookShout Distributes Record 237,000 eBooks on T-Mobile
BookShout, an elegant eBook platform focused on creating new digital initiatives for top brands, companies, and partners, today announced it distributed more than 237,000 eBooks as part of T-Mobile Tuesdays. The engagement, which occurred over two separate 24-hour...
Barnes & Noble Reports Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Financial Results
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2017 first quarter ended July 30, 2016. Total sales for the first quarter were $913.9 million, declining 6.6% as compared to the prior year. Retail sales, which include Barnes &...
Financial Times and McKinsey Announce Shortlist for 2016 Business Book Award
FINANCIAL TIMES AND MCKINSEY ANNOUNCE SHORTLIST FOR 2016 BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDThe Financial Times and McKinsey & Company today publish the shortlist for the 2016 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. Now in its twelfth year, the...
Southern Festival of Books Unveils All-Star Line-Up of Authors
Humanities Tennessee has announced a lineup of award-winning, bestselling authors who will headline the 28th annual Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, taking place Oct. 14-16. The roster includes such notables as Megan Abbott, Cat Cora, Gayle Forman, John Hart,...
Barnes & Noble Announces CEO Departure
The Board of Directors of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today announced the departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Ronald D. Boire. The Board of Directors determined that Mr. Boire was not a good fit for the organization and that it was in the best interests...
