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Bookshop.org picks up steam during the pandemic

7 months ago 3 min read books Bookshop comics coronavirus IndieBound Tech

Late last year, Bookshop.org launched as an online bookstore that supports independent bookstores. (Bookshop has ties to the American Booksellers Association’s IndieBound.) While initial attention for Bookshop was slow, the

How do comic sales compare to sales of other types of media?

4 years ago 2 min read books comic sales Media movies music newspaper video games

In 2015, comics finally hit the $1 billion sales mark, a sign that comic sales are growing. But how do they compare to sales of other forms of media? I compare the various

ALA report: 80% of 2014's challenged YA books feature diversity

6 years ago 1 min read American Library Association books censorship Media

The American Library Association (ALA) has released a report on the state of libraries. Overall, things seem to be looking up, with libraries’ roles changing to reflect modern society—serving multiple