With Baker & Taylor closing its doors, libraries nationwide are racing to find new wholesaling partners and new opportunities are emerging fast. Read more: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #PublishingNews #Libraries #BookIndustry #IngramContentGroup

From booming bookstore numbers to genre crossovers like romantasy reshaping the market, NYCC proved the comics industry is thriving. Read More: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #NYCC2025 #PublishingNews #GraphicNovels #ComicBookCommunity #PublishingLife #Manga #Webtoons #BookishNews

Marketing your book can be scary, but identifying your procrastination pattern can help you move forward with more clarity. Read More: janefriedman.com/if-book-mark... #BookMarketing #WritingCommunity #WritersOfInstagram #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #BookPromotion #WritingAdvice #WritingTips

CBC Radio show Commotion had a powerful conversation on how the publishing industry’s obsession with sales data shapes the careers of debut authors. Listen here: www.cbc.ca/arts/commoti... #BookIndustry #PublishingNews #BookTok #IndiePublishing #WritingCommunity

After 26 years, Bluestockings Bookstore Cooperative has abruptly closed its doors Read More: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #PublishingIndustry #IndieBookstores #Bluestockings #BookishCommunity #BookishNews #ReadersOfInstagram #PublishingNews #BookTok #Bookstagram

Helene Atwan and team have launched Viva la Book Review, a nonprofit dedicated to reviving thoughtful, paid book criticism in local media outlets across the U.S. Read more: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #PublishingNews #BookReviews #BookCriticism #Bookstagram #PublishingIndustry

A U.S.-based joint venture (with Oracle, Silverlake, & more) will take control of TikTok, retrain its algorithm on U.S. data, and keep the app alive for 170M users. 👉 Read More: www.npr.org/2025/09/22/n... #TikTokNews #PublishingIndustry #BookTok #DigitalPublishing #BookishNews #MarketingTrends

Novel November is back to help you hit 50,000 words in 30 days—with tools that track your progress wherever you write. Sign up for free: prowritingaid.com/novel-november #WritingChallenge #AmWriting #WritersOfInstagram #NaNoWriMo #AuthorLife #IndieAuthors #BookCommunity #WritingGoals #WIP

Bookshop.org has officially launched e-book sales in the U.K., giving readers a new way to buy digital books and support local bookstores. Read More: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #PublishingNews #BookshopOrg #ReadersOfInstagram #Bookstagram #BookTok #BookCommunity #PublishingLife

Reading Rainbow is returning, with all new episodes! Are you ready? Premieres Oct. 4 on KidZuko Read more: people.com/reading-rain... #ReadingRainbowReturns #BookTok #BookCommunity #KidLit #StorytimeMagic #ReadersOfInstagram #PublishingNews #BooksBringUsTogether #BookishNews2025

Publishing News Update! The big ReaderLink and Baker & Taylor deal? It’s off the table. For now, they’ll continue operating separately. Read More: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #PublishingNews #BookIndustry #ReadersLife #BookBusiness #PublishingWorld #LibraryLove #BookCommunity

Today, on Podcast Episodes We Loved, we’re featuring the The Alliance of Independent Authors episode “Unlocking TikTok—the Slideshow Strategy for Authors” with Dale L. Roberts and Marvin Wey. Learn more: selfpublishingadvice.org/slideshow-st... #AuthorMarketing #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthors

The government shutdown is here hitting libraries across the nation. From paused federal programs to potential agency closures, the ripple effects are real. Read more: americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc... #Libraries #LibraryWorkers #GovernmentShutdown #PublishingNews #BookCommunity

BookTok has completely reshaped publishing. We think it’s done something amazing: reaching non-readers, making books feel easy and fun and giving a voice to minority authors who might otherwise go unheard. Read more: theweek.com/culture-life... #Romantasy #ReadersOfInstagram #FutureOfPublishing

The publishing world is at a crossroads: AI is changing how books are written, researched, and even negotiated, but where do we draw the line? Read more: www.ft.com/content/44d5... #PublishingIndustry #BookNews #AIandBooks #FutureOfPublishing #ReadersOfInstagram #BookCommunity #PublishingLife

Don’t assume your publisher registered your copyright. Check for yourself. Many writers are finding that publishers skipped this crucial step—even when contracts said otherwise. Read more: writerbeware.blog/2025/08/29/i... #AuthorTips #WriterBeware #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #WritersOfInstagram

Kansas City libraries are proving books really do feed the soul and the community. Through the “Food for Fines” program, overdue fees can be paid with nonperishable food. 👉 Read more: www.kctv5.com/2025/09/08/o... #LibrariesOfInstagram #BookCommunity #LibraryLove #KansasCity #CommunityStrong

Meet Alexandra Alter, publishing reporter at The New York Times, who’s always on the hunt for the next Harry Potter-level phenomenon. Read More 👉 www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/i... #PublishingIndustry #BookNews #BehindTheBooks #BookTok #ReadersOfInstagram #PublishingLife #Bookish

Make sure readers find your book. You can have the most beautifully crafted, strong story, but if no one knows your book exists, then how can your gifts be seen? Read more: janefriedman.com/3-publicity-... #BookPublicity #BookMarketing #PublishingTips #WritersOfInstagram #BookCommunity

Cardigans, miracles, and clichés—oh my! 😍📚 McSweeney’s just dropped a delightful list of collective nouns for librarians, and it’s the cozy chaos we didn’t know we needed. Read more: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/col... #LibraryHumor #LibrarianLife #ReadersOfInstagram #BookCommunity #Shelfie

A new NAEP report shows that 12th grade reading skills have hit their lowest level since 1992, with experts linking the decline to pandemic disruptions and rising screen time. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/u... #PublishingIndustry #BookPublishing #Bookstagram #LiteracyMatters #Publishing

Middle grade may be in a tough spot—but it’s far from finished. Agents are adapting and finding creative ways to reach young readers. Read more: publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #MiddleGradeBooks #ChildrensLit #BookPublishing #ReadToGrow #KidLit #DiverseBooks #BookCommunity #PublishingIndustry

For the first time, Kindle Unlimited ebooks can now be distributed to libraries, without breaking exclusivity. Read More: newshelves.com/kindle-unlim... #KindleUnlimited #SelfPublishing #DigitalPublishing #BookMarketing #AuthorLife #Libraries #WritingCommunity #Bookstagram

Big news! Judge William Alsup has delayed preliminary approval of Anthropic’s proposed $1.5 billion copyright settlement over AI book training. Read more: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #Copyright #PublishingNews #AIinPublishing #BookPublishing #WritersLife #IndieAuthors #Bookstagram

Spotify’s new Follow Along feature blends audio with custom visuals and music, turning listening into a fully immersive experience. Read more: www.fastcompany.com/91383062/spo... #Audiobooks #Spotify #FollowAlong #DigitalReading #BookTech #ReadersOfInstagram #Bookstagram #FutureOfPublishing

Tiny Bookshop, a new cozy narrative management game, lets players stock shelves, decorate, and charm customers in the idyllic town of Bookstonbury-by-the-Sea. Read More: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #TinyBookshop #Booksellers #BookishLife #IndieGames #Bookstagram #PublishingNews

Kristy Cambron, bestselling author and former literary agent, shares five business tips to help writers get closer to bestseller status from the start. Read more: shewrites.com/business-tip... #WritingTips #WriterLife #BookPublishing #AuthorAdvice #IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity #WriterMotivation

Writers relying on Substack are in a system where “success” is defined by the platform. Substack loyalty is to investors, not writers. Read More: speterdavis.substack.com/p/substack-i... #Substack #PublishingNews #WritingCommunity #PublishingIndustry #AuthorLife #IndiePublishing #DigitalPublishing

OpenAI is opening up and sharing two of its powerful AI models for free. While these models aren’t quite their top-tier ones, they’re still among the best out there. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/t... #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence #ChatGPT #Innovation #FutureTech

Teens across the U.S. will soon be able to access banned books through Long Beach Public Library’s e-book collection—helping young readers everywhere fight censorship and keep the freedom to read alive. Learn More: lbpost.com/news/educati... #BannedBooks #LibraryLove #YoungReaders #BookCommunity

Thad McIlroy, publishing technology analyst and author, breaks it down in a clear playbook for companies ready to embrace AI. An interesting playbook for publishers to consider when incorporating AI. Read more: thefutureofpublishing.com/2025/08/ai-s... #PublishingIndustry #PublishingNews

Attending a genre convention might just be your secret weapon! From sitting on panels to chatting with fans, it’s all about building real connections with readers who love your genre. Read More: janefriedman.com/find-your-id... #BookMarketing #IndieAuthors #FindYourReaders #BookCommunity

🤖💬 ChatGPT isn’t just changing how we write—it’s reshaping how we speak! Words like “delve” and “meticulous” are popping up more in everyday conversations, thanks to AI’s influence. Read More: www.scientificamerican.com/article/chat... #ChatGPT #SpokenWord #FutureOfCommunication #BookCommunity

This inspiring story from a 20-year-strong book club shows that it’s all about good books, great company, and clear but simple rules. From themed meals to honest discussions, it’s about connection. www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/0... #ReadersOfInstagram #BookLovers

Today, on Podcasts Episodes We Loved, we’re featuring the Pro Audio Voices episode "The Copyright Detective". This episode dives deep into how authors and narrators can protect their work. Listen here: proaudiovoices.com/ac-i-273-the... #CopyrightMatters #aiandpublishing #AuthorTips

Johns Hopkins University Press is stepping into the AI world by licensing books to train language models—aiming to support its mission amid funding challenges. Read More: www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty... #AcademicPublishing #JohnsHopkinsPress #BookCommunity #PublishingNews

Booksellers face a “summer of discontent” as distribution delays from HarperCollins and TBS leave shelves bare and sales sluggish. Read More: thebookseller.com/news/summer-of-discontent-for-booksellers-after-harpercollins-and-tbs-distribution-delays #PublishingNews #HarperCollins #BookIndustry

From an unassuming Bristol bookshelf to the auction block—a pristine first edition of The Hobbit has been unearthed during a house clearance. Only 1,500 copies were printed in 1937, and this one could fetch over £10,000. More here: www.bbc.com/news/article... #TheHobbit #RareBooks #BookCollectors

Building a Book Club Kit can make it easy for clubs to pick your book and dive into great discussions. Read More: www.ingramspark.com/blog/how-to-... #SelfPublishing #BookMarketing #BookClubs #AuthorsOfInstagram #IndieAuthors #BookCommunity #BookLovers #ReadersOfInstagram #AmWriting #booktok

While Spanish-language audiobooks are soaring, Mexico is still just getting started—but the potential is huge. Explore how Mexico’s rich storytelling tradition is about to meet the digital wave and read more: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #Audiobooks #DigitalPublishing

From boosting productivity to sparking creativity, AI is a powerful tool—but not without its challenges. 🔗 More here: on.substack.com/p/the-substa... #AIinPublishing #CreativeTech #Substack #WritingCommunity #ContentCreators #AIFuture #DigitalCreativity #BookIndustry

BookTok is redefining how we talk about books. And while this article focuses on TikTok and romance genres, there are some interesting insights for the platform in general. Read more: romancingthephone.substack.com/p/new-bookto... #RomantasyReads #PublishingIndustry #BookishNews #ReadersOfInstagram

This Vox piece digs into how Substack has become a home for bookish conversation, literary essays, and niche communities well beyond its stereotype. Read more: www.vox.com/culture/4212... #BookishNews #PublishingIndustry #SubstackWriters #BookTokVsSubstack #ReadersOfInstagram

Today, on Podcast Episodes We Loved, we’re featuring the The ALLi Podcast episode "How Indie Authors Can Approach Poetry and Short Fiction with Purpose and Freedom" that featured Orna Ross. More here: selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-poet... #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing #CreativeFreedom

Blake Butler has an interesting take on the ideal publisher—one that supports artists. But the business side of publishing makes some of these ideals challenging. What do YOU think? Read more: blakebutler.substack.com/p/what-i-wan... #PublishingCommunity #BookPublishing #BookLovers #PublishingTruths

Media Source Inc. announced a major leadership shakeup, including the departure of longtime leaders Rebecca T. Miller and Kathy Ishizuka. 🔗 Read more via: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #LibraryNews #PublishingIndustry #Librarians #SchoolLibraryJournal #LibraryJournal #BookishNews

✨ Today, on Podcast Episodes We Loved (or…Loved Being a Part Of, in this case!), we’re featuring our own Free Advice Fridays episode 245, hosted by our CEO, Keri-Rae Barnum. Full episode here: youtu.be/Qv0cVqoSYD8?... #AuthorMarketing #FreeAdviceFridays #IndiePublishing #IndieAuthors #audiobook

Audiobook walking clubs are turning solo reading into social, screen-free adventures—with help from Libro.fm, local bookstores, and Bookstagram influencers. Read More: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #AudiobookWalk #BookTokInRealLife #booktok #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #audiobook

Big shifts at Scholastic! The publishing giant is downsizing and re-centering around digital-first content, including a focus on YouTube and social platforms. Read the full article here: www.wsj.com/business/med... #PublishingNews #Scholastic #BookBiz #KidLit #BookMarketing #DigitalShift

Today, on Podcast Episodes We Loved, we’re highlighting our own Free Advice Fridays Episode 232. In this episode our CEO, Keri-Rae Barnum, was joined by professional audiobook narrator Mike Steele. Full EP here: youtu.be/qCwjBuZMwJw?... #AudiobookTips #IndieAuthor #audiobook #Audiobooknarrator