Barnes & Noble Returns with a Major Bookstore to Jenkintown, PA - Press Release

A big turn around for Barnes and Noble.

Panzer found a press release at the Barnes and Noble site about the opening of a new bookstore.

 

The new bookstore will open on September 16 and is part of Barnes and Noble's planned 60 stores opening this year.

 

Note: This is a long press release. Bring a glass of lemonade and a ginger snap cookie to snack on.

 

To read the press release tootle over to Barnes and Noble 

Springer Nature Updates AI Policy - Publishers Daily

Read the press release first.

At the Publishers Daily site Panzer found a press release from publisher Springer Nature's changes to the company's AI policy.

 

Being the inquisitive kitty that he is, Panzer went to the company's AI policy page to read it. He's included a link below. 

 

Note: The press release is short. You won't need anything to snack on for that. The AI policy is longer, so, if you also go there, you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the press release tootle over to Springer Nature AI Policy 

To read their AI policy tootle over to AI Guidance 

Audible for Business Brings Bulk Audiobooks to Workplace and Beyond - Press Release

Going on a Book Tour?

Here's a press release Panzer found at the Audible site.

 

 The press release is about the new Audible for Business feature. In addition to being for use in the business workplace, the feature can also be used by authors and publishers on book tours.

 

 Panzer says, "The press release explains about Audible for Business and has a link for more informations."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea 

 

To read the post tootle over to Audible for Business 

Ingram, ALA Announce Leadership Cohort Program - Press Release on Publishers Daily

I love the library. It's really cool inside.

While at Publishers Daily site Panzer found another press release. This one is about Ingram and the ALA starting a leadership program for librarians.

 

Note: This is a very short post. You don't need to bring anything to snack on.

 

To read the press release tootle over to Ingram Library Services

Marc DeBevoise Appointed OverDrive CEO - Press Release on Publishers Daily

OverDrive works with libraries.

With a little digging in the news section at the Publishers Daily site Panzer found a press release about OverDrive getting a new CEO.

 

Note: It's a very short post. You won't need to bring anything to snack on.

 

To read the press release tootle over to OverDrive 

Storytel Group receives conditional approval for listing on Nasdaq Stockholm

They're moving.

At the Storytel News site Panzer found a press release.

 

The press release states Storytel will begin trading on the Nasdaq Stockholm on June 8.

 

Note: This is a long post because it contains information about the Storytel Group's move to the the Nasdaq Stockholm, the steps necessary to do the move and information about the Group.

 

To read the post tootle over to Storytel Group 

Craig Petersen Named CEO of Lulu Press - Publishers Weekly

That was quick.

In a press release Lulu Press announce the new CEO ia Craig Petersen. The post includes a link to other information.

 

Note:This is a very short post. You won't need any snacks.

 

To read the post tootle over to Lulu 

Kristin Lana Named Head of Global Audible Book Aquisition - Publishers Weekly

It's been a hard week here.

Here's a press release Panzer found at the Publishers Weekly site.

 

Panzer says, "The headline gives most of the information you'll find in the press release."

 

Note: The press release is very, very short. You won't need anything to snack on while you read it.

 

To read the post tootle over to Audible

Coming Soon to ACX: A new royalty model and more opportunities to earn - ACX Blog

Interesting royalty split.

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the ACX Blog site. There he found a news release about opportunities for creators to earn more royalties at ACX.

 

According to the post ACX has invited a group of creators to begin using the company's new program. The post explains the new royalty rates, the new way to generate sales, and new sales programs to join. There's link to join the waiting list for the next opening for enrollees.

 

Panzer says, "If you plan to use ACX, this is worth looking into."

 

Note:This is a short post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to ACX

Created by Humans Partners with the Authors Guild - Publishers Weekly

A press release is short and to the point.

While visiting the Publishers Weekly site today, Panzer found a press release about the Authors Guild and Created by Humans.

 According to the press release, in the partnership between Created by Humans platform and the Authors Guild the latter will promote Created by Humans to its members.

 

Panzer says, "The promotions have already started. Mom got an email about the partnership this morning."

 

Note: This is a very short press release. You won't need anything to eat or drink while you read it.

 

To read the post tootle over to Authors Guild

Teachers College Press Signs with Mare Nostrum for Int'l Distro - Publishers Weekly

It was a very quick stop.

Panzer stopped at the Publishers Weekly site today.

 

There he found a press release from Teachers College Press announcing they've changed their international distribution company to Mare Nostrum. In the release they also list all the countries they'll distribute to.

 

Note: This is a short press release. You won't need any snacks while you read this post.

 

To read the post tootle over to  Teachers College Press

Federal Trade Commission Announces Final Ruling Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials - Press Release

I hate fake reviews.

Panzer found this press release at the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) site.

 

According to the release the FTC announced the rules it will enforce against companies and individuals who post or write fake reviews and testimonials online.

 

Panzer says, "It's about time they did something about the problem."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a glass of lemonade and a muffin (or a cup of hot cocoa and a muffin depending on where you live) to snack on while you read the post.

 

To read the post tootle over to Federal Trade Commission

Taylor & Francis Issues Expanded AI Guidance for Authors, Editors - Publishers Weekly

It's interesting reading the full statement.

Panzer found an interesting press release at the Publishers Weekly site today.

The press release includes a link to the full AI Policy statement. The statement is long and goes into details about the Policy statement expansion.

The press release is very short so you won't need to bring anything to snack on while you read. (This is actually longer than the press release.) If you follow the link to read the full AI Policy statement, you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

To read the press release tootle over to Taylor and Francis

2025 Audie Awards Submissions Now Open - Publishers Weekly

Really? No awards for cat? Unbelievable.

Panzer found this press release at the Publishers Weekly site.

According to the press release, the Audie Awards submissions are now being accepted and judge applications are also being accepted. A link to more information is included in the press release.

Panzer says, "They don't have an award for cat narrators."

Note: This is short. You won't need any snack when you read the press release. If you follow the link, you'll need a cup of tea and, if you follow the links on the second post, you'll need a muffin to go with the tea.

To read the press release tootle over to Audie Awards Submissions

Indigo Agrees to Be Taken Private By Trilogy At $2.50 Per Share - CISION*

Look at how the shareholders thingy vote works.

Panzer found an interesting press release at CISION about Canada's Indigo Books and Music Inc.

 

According to the press release the company is going private which means stock shares will no longer be traded on the market.

 

A shareholders vote on the issue will be held in May and the takeover will happen in June.

Note: It's a much longer post than this. Bring a cup of tea and a chocolate chip cookie (biscuit) to snack on.

To read the post tootle over to Indigo

 

 

*A tip of the itty fedora to Nate Hoffelder at Morning Coffee for the original mention of Indigo

Baker & Taylor, Library Ideas Partner to Distribute Vox Books - Publishers Weekly

 

It's really short.

Panzer found this press release at the Publishers Weekly site. Baker and Taylor will distribute Library Ideas Vox Books.

 

Panzer says, "It's an interesting idea to have the book read to you while you are reading it."

Note: This is a short press release. You won't need a snack while you read this.

To read the press release tootle over to Baker and Taylor and Library Ideas

Barnes and Noble Bookstore Opens Store in Kalispell - Flathead Beacon

That's a big turn-around.

Today at the Flathead Beacon site Panzer found a post about Barnes and Noble Bookstore.

 

 According to the post by the Flathead Beacon staff, Barnes and Noble opened a new bookstore today (January 31) in Kalispell, Montana. The post quotes from a press release about CEO James Daunt's pleasure in opening a new bookstore in the area. It also says Barnes and Noble intends to open 50 more stores this year.

Panzer says, "It wasn't that long ago Barnes and Noble didn't look like it would survive. Now, they're talking about opening 50 new stores."

Note: This is a long-short length post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble Bookstore

Draft2Digital Opens D2D Print to All Authors - Publishers Weekly

Short and to the point.

Today Panzer found a short press release from Draft2Digital at the Publishers Weekly site.

 

According to the press release, Draft2Digital has taken their D2D print on demand service out of beta. It's now available for all authors to use the service to convert their ebooks to print on demand books.

Note: This is a short press release. You won't need to bring anything to eat or drink while you read the release.

To read the post tootle over to Draft2Digital

The BookFest - Press Room

Today Panzer made a quick trip to the Horror Writers Association and Bookinfluencers The BookFest site.

 

Maybe I'll see you there.

The BookFest Fall 2022 will be held October 22 and 23. Authors, publishing representatives and agents will be available for presentations, panels and discussions. The event will be live streamed on YouTube, Facebook and The BookFest website. Information about the presenters, panels, and time is available at the site. Attendance is free.

 

Panzer says, "Sorry for the short notice. This little kitty just learned about it."

 

To read the post tootle over to The Book Fest

S&S Makes Two Books on Conflict Free to Readers - Publishers Weekly

 Panzer discovered an interesting press release at the Publishers Weekly site today.

 

If you are located in the U.S. or Canada, Simon and Schuster are offering two books about conflict and conflict resolution free.

 

The books are High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out and Let's Talk About Hard Things: The Life-Changing Conversations That Connect Us. Both are free either as ebooks or audio books. The post contains a link to information about the books and links to download them.

 

To read the press release tootle over to Simon and Schuster.