Study Reveals Bestsellers Getting Thicker
Is longer better? A study by interactive publisher Flipsnack has reported that bestselling books have become thicker by 25% from 320 pages in 1999 to 400 pages in 2014. The study included over 2,500 books that have landed on New York Times bestseller and notable books lists, as well as Google’s annual survey of the […] READ MORE |
Author: Xlibris Staff Writer
Adult Coloring Books Catching On in Publishing
Amazon’s current bestseller list shows that adult coloring books are all the rage. 20 books on the list reportedly belong to the genre, which was unheard of a few years ago. Since 2013, over 2,000 of such books have been released. Two have emerged the biggest bestsellers, namely “Secret Garden” and “Enchanted Forest” by Scottish […] READ MORE |
Research: Ebooks Entice Young Boys To Read More
A study by the British independent charity National Literacy Trust revealed that ebooks can encourage more boys to read as they perceive the technology to be “cool.” The national charity advocates literacy and conducts research on related issues in the UK. The study surveyed 468 pupils from 40 UK schools that participated in an e-reading […] READ MORE |
Talented, Big-Hearted Young Author Releases His Book Sequel
At only 12, Xlibris author Titus Andrew M. Bonifacio may be primed to go places—the juvenile author has already had two books under his belt. He wrote, illustrated, and published his first book Landon the Superhero of the Worlds! when he was only 10. At that time, he didn’t only share his talents, but also […] READ MORE |
Advice from a Self-Published Author: Don’t Take Self-Publishing Too Personal
Getting your emotion out of the way in most endeavors helps you think more realistically. This state of mind definitely applies to self-publishing, says LeeAnn Brook, author of Points of Inspiration: An Artist’s Journey with Painting and Photography. Her book recently gained a starred review from Publishers Weekly calling it a “magnificent debut book.” The […] READ MORE |