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Am I the Literary Asshole: Do You Have to Finish a Book to Blurb It?

Am I the Literary Asshole: Do You Have to Finish a Book to Blurb It?

Kristen Arnett Answers Your Awkward Questions About (Very) Bad Literary Behavior

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When Indie Publishing Meets Corporate Bookselling

When Indie Publishing Meets Corporate Bookselling

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By Michele Herman | March 4, 2024

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Books for Indie Booksellers: On the Craft of Selling Books

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By Rachael Conrad | February 23, 2024

Israeli forces have burned down the library of Al-Kalima.

Israeli forces have burned down the library of Al-Kalima.

By Dan Sheehan | February 21, 2024

Bring Back the Big, Comfortable Bookstore Reading Chair

Bring Back the Big, Comfortable Bookstore Reading Chair

Casey Johnston Makes a Strong Case for a Small but Essential Comfort

By Casey Johnston | February 19, 2024

Israel has destroyed two publishing houses in the West Bank.

Israel has destroyed two publishing houses in the West Bank.

By Dan Sheehan | February 15, 2024

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This weird NYC couple doesn’t want you to read Palestinian children’s books.

This weird NYC couple doesn’t want you to read Palestinian children’s books.

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Dozens of indie booksellers have signed an open letter in support of Palestine.

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On the Difficulty of Giving Books as Gifts

“Oh, no, it’s a... book.”

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