Ford Madox Ford famously wrote, “Open the book to page ninety-nine, and the quality of the whole will be revealed to you.” Sure, but will it make you buy?
One Bookseller’s Modest Proposal: Amazon Pay Bookstores an Affiliate Fee
‘We suggest that Amazon pay an affiliate fee to such bricks and mortar stores,’ said bookseller Roxanne Coady in response to Amazon’s Price Check campaign.
US Bookseller Experiments With Online Handselling, Subscription Model
A new online service from R.J. Julia Booksellers promises to match readers with their ideal books and keep them coming back for more.
SURVEY: How Often Are Booksellers Right in Their Picks for You?
Take our survey and tell us how often booksellers recommend books you want to buy and end up loving.
Small Demons: Seeking A Better Path to Book Discovery
Web start-up Small Demons uses cultural references and details embedded in books as a starting point to aid readers in finding their next book.
SURVEY: How Do You Choose What Book to Buy Next?
Word-of-mouth, reviews, social media recommendations – what works for you? Take our survey and tell us!
What Role Does Social Networking Have in Scholarly Publishing?
Social media has the potential to change the overall perception of the inputs and outputs of scholarly research.
Do You Trust a Computer to Tell You What to Read?
Some of the books I’ve enjoyed most are precisely those I’d have never picked up myself. Can computers replicate serendipity?
Is BookLamp’s “Book Genome Project” the Future of Discovery?
This Book Genome Project breaks a book down into 32,160 data points and quantifies everything from density and pacing.
Why Metadata is the Key to Your Digital Future
Metadata is the primary means by which users will be able to find your digital book content. It is the one way you can future proof your content now.