Are Erotic Romance Authors Welcome at Nook?
Are indie erotic romances and erotica no longer welcome in the Barnes & Noble Nook store? Are some of them okay? Apparently, it depends on what day of the week it is. Last week, several erotic…
You Can't Rest on Your Laurels
You know, after the Department of Justice filed suit against Apple and Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin, and Simon & Schuster, I imagined Jeff Bezos is doing a victory dance around his office like Hugh Grant in the…
My Bookstore is Stalking Me (And I Like It)
Without realizing it, I reached a tipping point recently. Have you seen those newsletters from booksellers that alert you about books you might be interested in? Last year, I subscribed to a number of those. Imagine…
The Rise of the Nonbook: How Bookstores are Trying to Change with the Times
Bookstores all over the world are feeling the pinch, just like all other retailers. Many of the bigger chains are coping by selling nonbook items. Today’s B&N or Borders customer can see everything from a funky…