Bloomsbury issued a second increase to their full year guidance for the year ended February 28 after a strong final month, now expecting sales of £212.5 million and profit before taxation and highlighted items of £22.3 million. The results are due predominantly to the newest title from Sarah J. Maas, which “instantly became a number one global bestseller” in February. The Bloomsbury Digital Resources division also exceeded the company’s target, with £15 million of sales and £5 million in profit in the year. The company will release their preliminary results in May. Additionally, John Bason will join the board as a […]
Archives for March 2022
Windham-Campbell Prizes
BISG Industry Awards
The Book Industry Study Group announced the winners of their industry awards.
PEN/Faulkner Literary Champion
The PEN/Faulkner Foundation named Oprah Winfrey as the 2022 PEN/Faulkner Literary Champion, which "recognizes a lifetime of devoted literary advocacy and a commitment to inspiring new generations of readers and writers."
People 3/29
Laura Brown has been promoted to senior editor at Park Row Books.
Bookselling: Barnes & Noble Opens Temporary Store In Bismarck, ND
Barnes & Noble has opened a temporary location in the Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck, ND. The store is run by the same team who ran the store at Southridge Center, which closed February 20. The company expects to find a new location and build out a new store for opening some time in 2023.