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ABA Urges Members to Reach Out to Federal Legislators

By Dave Grogan on Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013

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ABA is encouraging booksellers to ask their federal lawmakers to support the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, legislation that would give states the authority to require remote retailers to collect and remit sales tax on purchases made by customers in their state.

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A Report on the February 2013 ABA Board Meeting

By Rosemary Hawkins on Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013

The American Booksellers Association’s Board of Directors met from February 20 - 22, 2013, in Kansas City, Missouri, just prior to the eighth annual Winter Institute. Among other things, the Board approved candidates for the 2013 elections, discussed plans for upcoming educational events, and received reports on an array of association projects.

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Hotel ABA Reservation Deadline April 1

By Rosemary Hawkins on Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013

To take advantage of the special rate at this year’s BookExpo America hotel exclusively for ABA member booksellers, the Grand Hyatt New York, booksellers must make their reservations before the room block fills up or by April 1, whichever comes first.

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Swipe Fee Settlement Recommendation Forthcoming

By Dave Grogan on Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013

ABA is encouraging members to hold off making any decision on filing the swipe fee settlement notice in the federal antitrust lawsuit over rapidly rising Visa and MasterCard credit card swipe fees until the association issues a recommendation.

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The April 2013 Indie Next List Preview

Posted Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013

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Here’s a preview of the titles on the April Indie Next List flier, on its way to ABA member stores in the IndieBound movement.

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Wi8 Follow-Up File: Submit CAMEX Rebate Request

Posted Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013

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As part of the ABA/NACS cooperation for Winter Institute 8, booksellers who visited the CAMEX trade show while in Kansas City and place an order of any size from an exhibiting vendor between February 24 and April 1, 2013, are entitled to a $100 rebate per ABA member store.

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Wi8 Panelists See Immense Opportunity in Common Core Standards

By Shannon OConnor on Thursday, Mar 7, 2013

At the Wi8 breakout session “Nonfiction Buying With Core Curriculum in Mind,” panelists Becky Anderson of Anderson’s Bookshops, Kenny Brechner of Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers, and Richard Buthod of Turtleback Books explained how the new Common Core State Standards are impacting their schools, communities, and nonfiction sales.

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Booksellers Explore Marketing Strategies That “Move the Needle”

By Elizabeth Knapp on Thursday, Mar 7, 2013

At “Marketing That Moves the Needle,” a well-attended Wi8 session, ABA’s Meg Smith and Greg Galloway revealed the results of a marketing experiment, while panelists Julie Wernersbach of BookPeople and Jill Miner of Saturn Booksellers discussed the strategies that work best in their stores.

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Healthcare Reform Webinar March 26: Register Today

By Dave Grogan on Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013

Booksellers looking to find out more about how the Affordable Care Act will affect their businesses are encouraged to sign up for a free healthcare reform webinar hosted by the Small Business Majority and ABA.

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An Invitation to ABA’s Spring Forum in Atlanta

By Rosemary Hawkins on Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013

ABA is inviting booksellers to a Spring Booksellers Forum in Atlanta, Georgia, next week in conjunction with the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance and the Great American Bargain Book Show Springtime event at the AmericasMart.

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Petition Process Open for Additional Board Candidates

By Rosemary Hawkins on Monday, Mar 4, 2013

The names of three director candidates approved by the ABA Board will appear on the ballot to be sent to main store members at the end of March. Under ABA’s Bylaws, bookstore members may submit petitions to have additional director candidates placed on the ballot.

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World Book Night: Ingram Offers Extra Discount, New Partners Join the Cause

Posted Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013

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To help booksellers meet the demand that World Book Night publicity will bring, Ingram is offering an extra two percent discount on the event’s 32 featured titles from March 4 through April 30, 2013.

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Reservations Open for Cheaper BEA Rooming Option

By Rosemary Hawkins on Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013

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This week, BookExpo America opened reservations for a limited number of rooms at Barnard College available exclusively for trade show attendees at a special rate of a $115 per night.

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BEA Editors Buzz Titles Announced

Posted Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013

On Tuesday, BookExpo America unveiled the titles to be featured at this year’s Adult Editors Buzz, Young Adult Editors Buzz, and Middle Grade Editors Buzz. The books’ authors will also make an appearance on BEA’s Author Stage.

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New & Ongoing E-Book Promotions

Posted Thursday, Mar 7, 2013

More than 10 e-book promotions were recently added to the IndieCommerce Publisher Promotions page. Categories include gut-wrenching teen reads, murder mysteries, cookbooks, craft books, St. Patrick’s Day specials, and more. Several feature custom web banners provided by their publishers.

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Around Indies

Posted Thursday, Mar 7, 2013

Book Stall sale in the works for June; McNally Jackson to open office goods store; Book Mouse holds Seussathon ; Annapolis Bookstore hosts impromptu wedding; Books & Books joins the meme

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BTW News Briefs

Posted Thursday, Mar 7, 2013

NBCC honors winners for 2012 publishing year; Archipelago distribution moves to Random House; Ingram adds Harlequin to MyiLibrary® e-book platform; Lambda Literary and Publishing Triangle name award finalists

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The Indie Mystery & Thriller Bestseller List

Posted Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013

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Based on sales at hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending March 3, 2013.

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