Books Bring Even More Joy with a Holiday Special!

In every season and for every holiday a book provides the perfect gift. A book is long-lasting and invaluable. It provides hours of entertainment, enriches the mind, enlightens the soul, or simply makes you laugh. Books bring joy. We hope this Holiday Special (running through December 4th) helps you to keep shelves stocked and customers

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Fall Wellness Trends

What’s up with wellness? Well, let us tell you… Self-care has become more important than ever. Consumers are taking control over their wellbeing by focusing on calming activities or surrounding themselves with objects that bring joy. People are finding solace in practicing yoga, meditation, or breathwork even if it’s just for a few minutes every

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Johanna Basford Creates New Mini Coloring Book – Download for Free!

Penguin Books author Johanna Basford, universally recognized as “The Queen of Coloring,” has created a new 12-page mini coloring book, FLOURISH: A Mini Inky Adventure, which can be downloaded for free at www.johannabasford.com/flourish.    “There’s no escaping the chaos and fear Covid-19 is having on our world,” Basford says. “The global crisis is dark and scary. But in the wee

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Random House Introduces New Virtual Events Series (updated for week of 5/18/20

Random House is happy to introduce a new Virtual Events Series. Through a number of online-only events on the Random House Instagram page, authors will share information from their books—and their hearts—to help you get through the coming days. Whether you need cooking inspiration, tips on how to form new habits, a weekly dose of mindfulness, or

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Oliver Jeffers announces virtual story time on Instagram!!! (updated for week of 4/27/20)

Check in with Oliver Jeffers at 2pm EST/ 11am PST for story time (link below)!!   JOIN OLIVER JEFFERS NEXT MONDAY, April 27th at 2 PM EST/11 AM PST For an exclusive, one-time-only world premiere reading of his forthcoming book, WHAT WE’LL BUILD (Philomel; on sale October 6, 2020)   The video will be up

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Stay Home With Candlewick Press

Candlewick Press has created a free downloadable book to help kids learn all about coronavirus! Follow the link to find the free book and many activities from your favorite characters like Maisy, Judy Moody, Waldo, and many more!   This informative and accessible guide for young readers defines the coronavirus, explains why everyday routines have

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Welcome Hearst Home!

Hearst Magazines has recently launched Hearst Home, a new illustrated lifestyle book imprint inspired by the media company’s portfolio of brands, along with Hearst Home Kids, which will publish children’s books. The new imprints, led by Hearst Books Vice President and Publisher Jacqueline Deval, will include cookbooks, diet, nutrition, health & wellness, decorating, pop culture

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Welcome Blue Star Press!

Blue Star Press is proud to announce a new publishing distribution and sales partnership. Starting September 2019, Blue Star Press and its imprint Paige Tate & Co. will be distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services.   “This partnership is an important milestone for Blue Star Press,” said CEO Camden Hendricks. “Our company has grown

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