Book Industry News

August 8, 2019

Barnes and Noble Has Sold

As of August 7th 2019, Barnes and Nobles has officially been sold. The chain has been acquired by Elliot Advisors Limited in an almost $7 million […]
October 26, 2016

What Barnes & Noble Doesn’t Get About Bookstores

It’s hard to imagine a world without a Barnes & Noble, isn’t it? Thanks to Amazon and its unbeatable book selling power, the chain of bookstores […]
March 19, 2010

B&N “moves in with Lynch” Names him CEO

In a surprise move, Barnes & Noble named William Lynch, president of the company’s Web division, as chief executive, replacing Steve Riggio, who will remain as […]
September 3, 2008

Amazon Acquires Shelfari

Amazon acquired Shelfari yesterday. Amazon has been buying up book related companies so this purchase seems fitting. Shelfari.com is a fantastic social networking site for book […]
June 18, 2008

ALA Conference Jun. 26-Jul. 2

ALA to hold its 2008 Conference from Jun. 26–Jul. 2, at the Anaheim Convention Center.
June 6, 2008

Borders Job Cuts

Borders Job Cuts