The bookseller opens two new replacement stores next week. A 20,000-square-foot store in Danbury, CT relocates the chain from Danbury Square to Danbury Fair Mall, where a store was based for 32 years. In Philadelphia, a Center City store on Chestnut Street takes over from the recently-closed Rittenhouse Square store, in a space that is about 5,000 square feet smaller. The new store does not have a cafe, or a public restroom. But all BN locations with cafes will be getting the Just Egg vegan breakfast sandwich starting April 10, “for a limited time.” The sandwich features “mung bean-based Just […]
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Carol Shields Prize Shortlist
May Indie Next List
Emily Henry's Happy Place is the top pick on the ABA's Indie Next List for May.
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Quirk Books Implements Four-Day Work Week
Quirk Books has instituted a four-day work week for all of their 24 employees, on a yearlong trial basis. Hours will not be affected Monday-Thursday, and Thursday is an in-office work day. SVP, publisher Jhanteigh Kupihea; founder and president Dave Borgenicht; and svp, sales, marketing, and publicity Nicole De Jackmo write in a statement to PL: “Our executive leadership team has focused a lot on compensation, benefits, and promotions in the last two years but we wanted to pursue a more substantial solution to burnout and the work-life imbalance that’s common to our industry.” They continue, “Our colleagues work really […]