How the heck do I decide on what prices to put on my used books? Opening a used bookstore can be a rewarding venture, but pricing your inventory effectively is critical to your success. Striking the right balance between affordability and profitability ensures customer satisfaction while maintaining a sustainable business. This mini-guide explores key pricing … Read more
Two new apps are set to change the face of reading…or at least they hope to. I’m talking about Yonder, a serial fiction reading app, and Copper, a social book app that connects authors with readers. And another app (that we all know) is already changing the face of reading. That’s TikTok, with the BookTok … Read more
The French government is passing a law requiring a minimum shipping fee, hoping to help independent bookshops survive the dominance of Amazon and other big retailers. In 2021, France was busy fighting global commerce giants in the middle of the pandemic. This time, they were coming to the defense of the local independent bookshop. The … Read more
I still get a lump in my throat when I think about it. Why? I migrated across the world during the pandemic. And suddenly, shipping became impossibly expensive and chaotic. Related: Shipping Large Boxes of Books Revisited International shipping costs tripled over one year. Bottlenecks in ports all around the world also meant that if … Read more
Collecting books is not a cheap hobby. In fact, buying physical books throughout the course of a few years really adds up. So, how can we keep filling those bookshelves without breaking the bank? It is time to deep dive into book thrifting or, shopping for books second-hand. Although it may be time-consuming, it is … Read more
There are the terms self-publishing, independent publishing, and traditional publishing. If you would prefer to avoid rejection letters from traditional publishing companies, write the manuscript and rely on the editing services, (assisting you with editing, formatting, book design, and cover art), and print a run of copies and distribute the books, self-publishing is for you. … Read more
If you’re an avid Kindle user like me, and you own an Android phone, you’ll have noticed that within the last week, Amazon has changed the way the Kindle app works. Android users can no longer buy books in the actual Kindle app. Instead, they must go to amazon.com/ebooks in a web browser and purchase … Read more
A few decades ago, my husband and I found the house we wanted to turn into a home. He fell in the love with the backyard. I fell in love with an unfinished room that was to be the library I had always dreamed of owning. Related: The Most Visually Stunning Libraries in the World … Read more
