January 20, 2016

The case of a Nassau County woman accused by the New York Public Library of possessing stolen property is proceeding into the discovery phase, after her motion to dismiss failed to sway the court.… Read more »

Law

Britney Spears book goes to Simon & Schuster in "one of the biggest non-fiction deals of all time." — Nikki Griffiths
Book burglar bagged; missing manuscripts mulled — Mike Lindgren
Sue you! US justice department files suit to stop Penguin Random House/Simon & Schuster mega-merger — Nikki Griffiths
Death threats and bookshop fines: Hungary faces scrutiny over anti-LGBTQ ruling — Nikki Griffiths

Earnings gap widens for authors in the UK

Kait Howard

While rising income inequality in western nations is becoming a major topic of discussion, there hasn’t been much talk about it in the publishing industry yet. Now, The Bookseller’s Sarah… Read more »

St. Mark’s Bookshop receives support from anonymous investor, temporarily avoids closure

Simon Reichley

It’s true—indie bookstores across the country are seeing steady improvements to business. That said, many don’t have to pay rent in Manhattan. And around these parts, it can sometimes feel… Read more »

London indies look to the East

Zeljka Marosevic

Good news for everyone outside of London: two of the best London indie chains, Daunt Books and Foyles, have announced new shop openings outside of the capital. According to Lisa Campbell… Read more »

Melville House Books

Trial over stolen NYPL rare books moves forward

Liam O’Brien