Remember the book shredding video I posted? Along the same *dire straights the publishing industry is in* lines, I bring you the following from blogger Moonrat, an editor in the biz. I love this post so much, I’m copying part of it here:
For anyone who cares about the book publishing industry and wants to do their part, there’s one simple action step:Buy a book this weekend.
Just buy one.
Buy your sister a book instead of a sweater for her birthday; buy your friend who can’t even make toast or boil water a beginner’s cookbook; buy your company’s receptionist a novel you liked because most people probably ignore him/her (it’s always a her, though, isn’t it?) and you’ll make his/her day.
Buy your holiday gifts now. Instead of a CD for your brother, buy him a book on his favorite recording artist.
Instead of going to the library this one week buy the book you were going to read–it might only be a difference of a couple of bucks in the end. One day this week, make a peanut butter sandwich, skip going out for lunch, and buy a paperback.
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It doesn’t matter what. It doesn’t have to be a literary fiction hardcover. If could be a $5.99 mass market nutrition guide, a $4.99 young reader chapter book, a Harlequin romance. Your money will still prevent returns of other books (…) Even if it’s not by your favorite author or your favorite publishing house, your favorites will be indirectly affected.
It doesn’t matter where. Sure, buying at the chains will help against the returns, but you can help out the publisher with your purchase no matter how you get it, even on the internet.
I know what I’ll be doing this weekend. :)
by Karin November 7th, 2008 at 1:05 pmWell, see that? I hadn’t even read this post and I bought two books this morning. They were both kids books, but still. Books are always big on my list and it’s not like I don’t have enough to read anyway. I will always buy books. I need books. It’s like breath to me. Seriously. :-D
by Michelle (MG) November 7th, 2008 at 1:41 pmI do my part every time I go into the city.
by Estella November 7th, 2008 at 2:28 pmAlso order from Amazon monthly.
Hey, I just ordered 3 books for my Mom yesterday afternoon from Amazon. I guess I did my part.
by Carolyn A. November 8th, 2008 at 8:46 amI’m hoping to get to the bookstore this afternoon - if not, I’ll be placing an Amazon order!
by Laurie November 9th, 2008 at 7:35 amI actually bought three this weekend. A Christmas Wedding, the debut Super by my CP, Tracy Wolff, Julie Miller’s latest Intrigue, Kansas City Christmas, and Jingle Bell Rock, which was prominently displayed in my Borders, front and center in a display of Christmas romances.
Can’t wait to read them all!
by Lori Borrill November 9th, 2008 at 8:49 amThe same Jingle Bell Rock my story was in a few years ago, or was this a new one? Because, wow, if it’s the old one, LOL!
by Alison November 9th, 2008 at 9:22 amNo, it’s yours with Janelle and Lori F. and a bunch of others. Borders had a table set up next to the romance aisle of Christmas themed books. This one was front and center. I took it as a sign. LOL!
I’m looking forward to reading it!
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by Buy a Book, Save the World | Jen Hayley November 12th, 2008 at 1:16 pmI didn’t see the post till today, but I bought three books on Saturday (from a brick and mortar), and two on Sunday (from Amazon). :)
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