If you have ever dreamed of landing a publishing deal, you have probably heard the term “book advance” thrown around. Maybe you pictured a giant cardboard check and a call from your agent saying congratulations. The reality is a little more complicated, and a lot more interesting. Book advances for authors are one of the … Read more
Every time a highly anticipated book drops, the same frustration ripples through reading communities online. You want to read it now, but the only option is a hardcover that costs twice as much as the paperback will. If you have ever wondered why hardcovers come out before paperbacks, you are not alone. This is one … Read more
You have probably noticed the phrase printed on what feels like every book in the store. “New York Times Bestseller.” It shows up on thrillers, memoirs, diet guides, cookbooks, romance novels, and everything in between. If you have ever picked up a book and wondered whether the badge actually means something or is just clever … Read more