Book Stores Industry Blogs

AbeBooks: Reading Copy

Marketplace blog covering rare/used books, book collecting, and independent bookshops. Medium: marketplace blog; Audience: collectors and booksellers.

https://www.abebooks.com/blog Readership: 400,000

American Booksellers Association — Bookselling This Week (BTW)

News and analysis for independent bookstores, including policy, operations, and events. Medium: trade association newsletter/blog; Audience: indie booksellers.

https://www.bookweb.org/news Readership: 120,000

B&N Reads

Barnes & Noble’s editorial site highlighting titles, trends, and store programs. Medium: retailer blog; Audience: consumers and industry watchers.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog Readership: 2,000,000

Biblio Unbound

Stories and guides about used and independent bookselling, collecting, and book culture. Medium: marketplace blog; Audience: booksellers and collectors.

https://www.biblio.com/blog Readership: 80,000

BookNet Canada Blog

Data-driven posts on bookselling, retail trends, and consumer behavior (Canada-focused with global relevance). Medium: industry research blog; Audience: booksellers and publishers.

https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog Readership: 70,000

BookPage Blog

Consumer-facing book discovery tied to free magazines in bookstores; helpful for merchandising insights. Medium: magazine blog; Audience: readers and booksellers.

https://bookpage.com Readership: 300,000

Book Riot

Large consumer book site frequently covering indie bookstore culture, trends, and campaigns. Medium: consumer media blog; Audience: readers and booksellers.

https://bookriot.com Readership: 6,500,000

Bookshop.org — The Bookshop Blog

Editorial content promoting independent bookstores, staff picks, and campaigns. Medium: ecommerce/marketplace blog; Audience: readers and indie booksellers.

https://bookshop.org/blog Readership: 500,000

Bookseller (UK)

UK trade outlet with robust coverage of retail, shops, and market trends. Medium: trade magazine site; Audience: global booksellers and industry pros.

https://www.thebookseller.com Readership: 800,000

Booksellers Association (UK & Ireland) — News & Blog

Updates on advocacy, campaigns, and initiatives affecting bookshops in the UK & Ireland. Medium: trade association blog; Audience: booksellers.

https://www.booksellers.org.uk Readership: 60,000

Edelweiss by Above the Treeline Blog

Best practices, product updates, and data for booksellers using Edelweiss for buying and merchandising. Medium: SaaS/product blog; Audience: indie booksellers and buyers.

https://about.edelweiss.plus/blog Readership: 55,000

Good e-Reader

News on e-reading, retail bookselling, chain and indie store developments, and devices. Medium: niche media blog; Audience: retailers and industry observers.

https://goodereader.com/blog Readership: 1,300,000

Indie Bob Spot

Travelogue profiling independent bookstores across North America with photos and owner interviews. Medium: independent blog; Audience: bookstore fans and owners.

https://theindiebobspot.com Readership: 25,000

IndieCommerce/IndieLite Blog (ABA)

Platform updates, ecommerce tips, and how‑tos for ABA member stores running IndieCommerce/IndieLite. Medium: platform/association blog; Audience: indie booksellers.

https://www.bookweb.org/indiecommerce Readership: 50,000

Literary Hub

Essays, features, and reporting on book culture with frequent indie bookstore coverage. Medium: consumer media site; Audience: readers and booksellers.

https://lithub.com Readership: 3,000,000

NewPages Blog

Roundups and posts on indie literary culture, book events, and bookstore news. Medium: literary media blog; Audience: readers and indie stores.

https://newpages.com/blog Readership: 90,000

Publishing Perspectives

Global publishing trade news with regular reporting on retail and bookselling. Medium: trade news site; Audience: publishing executives and booksellers.

https://publishingperspectives.com Readership: 300,000

Publishers Weekly — Bookselling/News

Comprehensive U.S. trade coverage of bookstores, retail strategies, and market trends. Medium: trade magazine site; Audience: booksellers and publishers.

https://www.publishersweekly.com Readership: 2,500,000

Shelf Awareness Pro

Daily industry newsletter featuring bookselling news, openings/closings, and people moves. Medium: trade newsletter/blog; Audience: booksellers.

https://www.shelf-awareness.com Readership: 100,000

ShelfTalker (Publishers Weekly)

Bookseller‑authored PW blog focused on children’s bookselling, store life, and hands‑on retail. Medium: trade blog; Audience: indie booksellers and buyers.

https://www.publishersweekly.com/blogs/shelftalker Readership: 120,000