For as long as books have existed, people have been fascinated with discussing and analysing their contents, and over the last few years, online book culture has grown immensely. However, on social media platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest (the two sites which have facilitated the most growth), the focus no longer seems to be … More #bookstagram and the rise of the nerds
The Book Grocer is one of Australia’s lesser known book chains which specialises in remaindered titles. Their aim is to make books more affordable and accessible for more people, with nothing over $10. There are currently over two dozen stores across Victoria, New South Wales and ACT and the business is slowly but surely expanding. … More The Book Grocer Podcast
Books and movies have developed quite a symbiotic relationship over the years. According to Nielsen BookScan, almost all the top selling books over the last few years have had a connection to a film or TV adaption, and the majority of top-grossing films were based on “a pre-existing media property” such as novels, biographies, comics, and … More But in the book…
Like every other industry, publishing needs to up its game in terms of its diversity. This isn’t a simple issue of, say, publishing more books with a black girl on the cover; it is a deep-rooted, systemic issue that must be dealt with at every level. Publishers, marketers, authors, readers, teachers – everyone has to … More Why we need diverse books
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