The idea for a new book by UCLA researchers sounds pretty boring. A team of anthropologists went into 32 typical homes — …
Books
How Giving Away Comic Books Is a Great Way to Sell Comic Books
The annual event known as Free Comic Book Day is held the first Saturday in May every year—May 5 in 2012. It’s a day when comic book shops all over North America give away free comics to each and every customer. It’s also a …
In Latest Moves, Barnes & Noble is Betting it Can Compete With Amazon
Barnes & Noble’s most recent gambit, a refusal to sell books published by its rival Amazon, shows that the country’s largest bookstore isn’t backing down from the e-tail giant. But will it pay off?
Books — The Paper Kind — Make a Comeback This Holiday Season
Bookstores seem to be doing surprisingly well this year, but those sales might not be sustainable.
The Best Day to Buy Just About Anything Online
If you ask people their least favorite day of the week, the consensus is almost always Monday. Everybody hates Mondays. But now, there’s a reason to love them.
How Shopping Is Good for the Economy—And Your Soul
Forget about diligent saving, careful spending, and avoiding debt. Forget about tax cuts and private investment. For the economy to blossom, it is essential—and morally, the right thing to do—for consumers and the government …
Why Barnes & Noble is Selling Rugs
Last week, Barnes & Noble started selling items like rugs and cooking utensils on its website. “If shoppers are buying cookbooks from bn.com, it’s natural to offer them cooking supplies at the same time; if shoppers are buying new …
“People can invest in education, invest in training, invest in qualifications, invest in work experience, and also invest in their erotic capital.”
No Deal: Skip Borders Underwhelming Liquidation Sales
When something’s called a liquidation sale, the prices just have to be good, don’t they? Actually, they don’t. And here’s proof they’re not at Borders right now.
Should You Buy an eBook Reader?
At least once a week, someone tries to explain all the reasons that I need an eBook reader. It’s become so annoying that I recently resorted to online threats: I recently Tweeted that the next person who sees me reading a book …
