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The audiobook business is booming. But the bounty isn't being shared by all Many actors are vying for audiobook roles at a time when the talent pool is expanding and casting is becoming a growing topic of debate.

With U.S. audiobook sales hitting $2.2 billion, the industry is buzzing.

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Event poster: Please join us in welcoming Kelly Foster Lundquist for a talk and signing of her memoir Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage Saturday, Nov 15th, 4pm Writer and educator Kelly Foster Lundquist will bless the bookspace with a reading and talk about her debut memoir, Beard. Kelly will be in conversation with Samuel Ernest, local author of Coarse Work. All are welcome; hope to see you here... [A picture of the cover is on the left: Pink book with a black beard mask. Images of Kelly and me to the bottom right.]

I am so excited to be in conversation with @kfoslundquist.bsky.social about her splendid new book, 'Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage on Saturday,' on 11/15 at 4 pm. We'll be talking at everyone's favorite @possible-futures.bsky.social. Please join us! #beardamemoir #memoir #bookishnews

Good Vibes at New York Comic Con Retailers and publishers alike were able to put aside the myriad challenges facing the comics industry—from tariffs to the uncertain post-Diamond distribution landscape—to enjoy a surprisingly upbeat ...

From booming bookstore numbers to genre crossovers like romantasy reshaping the market, NYCC proved the comics industry is thriving.

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Excited to finally get my hands on the fantastic memoir written by my friend. Having devoured the advance copy, I can heartily recommend you buy it

Got tickets for The View today, decided to bring this beauty along! Congrats, Kelly!

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Bluestockings Workers Clash with Legal Owners Over Store's Closing Bluestockings Bookstore Cooperative worker-stewards are going public, complaining that they were given no advance warning that the 26-year-old cooperative bookstore would abruptly shut its doors for b...

After 26 years, Bluestockings Bookstore Cooperative has abruptly closed its doors

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Deal for TikTok creates U.S. joint venture, and government won't have a stake The U.S. will get a copy of TikTok's prized content recommendation algorithm, and that the tech company Oracle will provide security.

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.

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New BookTok Trends everything is underrated

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...

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The sad young literary man is alive and well on Substack On literati Substack, it’s still 2005.

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...

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What a treat. I've been interviewed quite a few times over the last few years, but here's my first attempt at being the interviewer. Thanks, Brad Ricks, for agreeing to be my crash test dummy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX9B...

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Shakeup at 'LJ' and 'SLJ' Results in Layoffs, Leadership Change Media Source Inc., parent company of School Library Journal, Library Journal, and the Horn Book, has announced a “strategic repositioning across the company and its media group.” As part of the proces...

Media Source Inc. announced a major leadership shakeup, including the departure of longtime leaders Rebecca T. Miller and Kathy Ishizuka.

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After almost 20 years, Goodreads has a new logo fit for Booktok After almost 20 years, book reviewing platform Goodreads has ditched its minimalist logo for a chunky font with a hint of whimsy.

After nearly 20 years, Goodreads just got a glow-up! 📚✨

Say goodbye to beige minimalism and hello to a bold, BookTok-inspired makeover.

🔗 Read the full story here: www.fastcompany.com/91368403/goo...

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A new class action lawsuit claims Amazon’s Audible is monopolizing the audiobook market by penalizing creators who don’t go exclusive.

📖 Read the story here: www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

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Monday update and impending schedule changes!
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What’s Next in Publishing? Emerging Trends for Indie Authors Explore top self-publishing trends—AI, AR, printed edges, and more—reshaping how indie authors engage readers.

From printed edges to AR-enhanced books and micro-genre marketing, self-publishing is getting a major glow-up.

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👋 Hey there, new here — but not for long.
You don’t know me yet, but some authors will very soon.
Excited about what’s coming. Stay tuned. 💫
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Dear Readers,

I’m thrilled to launch my brand-new newsletter. You can look forward to: Writing Tips, Marketing Tips for Fellow Authors, Resources for Educators and Parents, Info on Upcoming Events, some Personal Updates, Bookish News, and Subscriber-Only Discounts. #writingtips #bookishnews

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You know the feeling when something amazing happens, and you’re waiting for the official ‘go ahead’ to share your book related news? That’s me right now, bursting with excitement!

Can’t wait to tell you more! 📖🌟

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Next year you can find me signing under my Sophia Nixs, Author pen name at my first international signing! 🎉

It’s time to get ready and excited for #rare25melbourne

Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
When: October 4, 2025

Will I be seeing you in Melbourne Australia?

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Next year you can find me signing under my Sophia Nixs, Author pen name at my first international signing! 🎉

It’s time to get ready and excited for #rare25melbourne

Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
When: October 4, 2025

Will I be seeing you in Melbourne Australia?

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🎉📬 Hot off the press and cooler than a summer breeze! Our newsletter is here! 🌞🔥 Don't miss out – your TBR pile is about to get a serious upgrade. Check it out now! 📚✨ #UnsolicitedPress #BookishNews #JulyNewsletter

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SOMETHING EXCITING IS COMING TOMORROW!!

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