In 1951, in a desperate attempt to raise the spirits of a shattered nation, the government came up with the Festival of Britain, a celebration of national creativity, grit and ingenuity. It... Read more »
The owner of Waterstones and Barnes & Noble is reportedly preparing to list the booksellers on the stock market. Elliott Investment Management, the hedge fund that owns the most popular bookstores in... Read more »
A Sonnet to the Noble Lady, the Lady Mary Wroth I that have been a lover, and could show it,Though not in these, in rithmes not wholly dumb,Since I exscribe your sonnets,... Read more »
Hachette acquires Sterling Publishing from Barnes & Noble Nov 19 2024 In another reworking of Barnes & Noble’s business under the direction of CEO James Daunt, the company has sold its publishing... Read more »
Jarring news from Denver for the many fans of the Tattered Cover bookstore: Barnes & Noble is buying the storied, struggling independent for $1.83 million. Tattered Cover’s owner–Bended Page–accepted B&N’s offer late... Read more »
Barnes & Noble workers plan union drive at largest US bookstore chain Apr 01 2024 Workers at America’s largest chain of bookstores are gearing up for a nationwide union drive after six... Read more »
Workers at America’s largest chain of bookstores are gearing up for a nationwide union drive after six Barnes & Noble outlets voted to organize over the past year. “Many more” stores will... Read more »