Could this small New Hampshire bookshop become the (non-evil) Amazon.com of rare books?
The bad: Baldface Books in Dover, New Hampshire, is closing its brick-and-mortar store. The good: Baldface Books is still going to be active as an online seller. The very good:… Read more »
The TA Translation Prize hopes to shed light on the tireless work that sustains translated literature
I don’t know where you were last Thursday, March 1, but we here at Melville House were eagerly following the new TA First Translation Prize on Twitter for the announcement of their… Read more »
Ask a bookseller—Book Court’s Bonnie Chau
In life, there are always big questions. But where can you find the big answers? From your local indie bookseller, of course! In this monthly feature, some of our favorite booksellers will… Read more »
James Patterson, publishing’s own Saint Nick, doles out bonuses to independent booksellers
James Patterson is playing Ol’ Saint Nick this year. The bestselling author, who is known for his philanthropic support for literacy and reading initiatives, has awarded holiday bonuses totaling $250,000 to… Read more »
Amazon Anonymous announce Amazon boycott
The UK-based group Amazon Anonymous, which grew out of a petition for Amazon to pay its employees a living wage, is launching a new campaign, aimed at hitting the e-retail… Read more »