“BoxedOut” campaign to warn customers of costs of shopping on Amazon this season
For the last couple of days, Americans stopped squabbling, put aside their differences, and gathered ’round the table as family for the harvest of Amazon Prime. Prime Day–as the annual event… Read more »
Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day
Welp, Independent Bookstore Day looks a little different this year for everyone—not just for us at the Melville House Bookshop. But that doesn’t make it any less important. While people… Read more »
Nonprofit Literacy Partners unveils campaign to fight adult illiteracy
Those of us who love to read probably take it for granted. But Literacy Partners is a New York City-based nonprofit dedicated to improving literacy in families, and they’ve recently… Read more »
McNally Jackson to expand—and add two new stores
Rumors of McNally Jackson’s troubles have been greatly exaggerated. Back in October, devotees of the beloved indie bookstore became anxious when owner Sarah McNally announced that the original Prince Street… Read more »
“Holy shit! A BOOKSTORE?!?!”: An interview with McNally Jackson’s Sam MacLaughlin
As any New Yorker surely knows, the great indie booksellers at McNally Jackson opened up a new shop in Williamsburg earlier this year. Manager Sam MacLaughlin very graciously took a few… Read more »
Sounds like Brooklyn is finally getting that McNally Jackson
It’s been over three years since we last reported on legendary New York bookstore McNally Jackson’s plan to open a store in Brooklyn. That outpost—planned for the borough’s expensive, touristy… Read more »
Lena Dunham, established literary lady, backs Indies First 2016
Lena Dunham isn’t slowing her foray-turned-career-swerve into all things book-related. We’ve followed her journey from publishing a bestselling book to co-founding Lenny Letter to finding herself the face of her very own imprint (with… 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 »
The New York Public Library goes back to the drawing board
A month ago, it seemed like we would have to wait until spring to hear any more news about the New York Public Library’s new plans for the flagship library… Read more »
R.L. Stine at McNally Jackson
The crowded downstairs space at McNally Jackson Books in New York City on Thursday October 30, 2014 was a mismatched crowd of 20- and 30-somethings, and young elementary school children… Read more »