"If you’ve ever savored a beloved series of books, found comfort in your loneliness in the companionship of a literary character, enjoyed being part of a fandom, or wished for a romance where the nerdy girl gets the guy, 'Whoa, Nelly!' is for you," writes Karin K. Jensen. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/book-review-whoa-nelly-love-story-footnotes/

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"Each of us embarks on a journey to find a sense of belonging, a sense of where we fit into the world. When you’re an immigrant, or an immigrant daughter, that story is so much more challenging—sometimes epic," says Karin K. Jensen. Gene Kahane spotlights her book, "The Strength of Water." https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/5q4-karin-k-jensen/

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News Summary: AAP Reports Audio Surpasses Ebooks; Barnes & Noble Expands, Disney Plus Partners with Webtoon

The latest set of industry figures from the Association of American Publishers (AAP—thanks as always to Porter Anderson at Publishing Perspectives for reporting the reports) is no more definitive than any other…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/audio-surpasses-ebooks/

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After filing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Books Inc., the longtime independent Bay Area brick-and-mortar bookseller, has filed a motion asking the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to allow the sale of its assets to BI Acquisition Co., LLC, an affiliate of Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc., for $3.25 million. https://alamedapost.com/news/barnes-noble-purchase-books-inc/

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This March, Will Green’s fifth grade students from Amelia Earhart School gathered with their friends and families for an evening of poetry at Books Inc. Green chats with Gene Kahane about the energetic event, his students, and his love of poetry. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/5q4-will-green/

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Feeling drained? Alameda has what it takes to fill your cup—literally and figuratively! Alameda Restaurant Week is back, and summer berries have been spotted at the Alameda Farmers' Market. There's a free concert this week, a Fantasy Romance book club, and another Profs and Pints lecture, too! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-food-body-mind/

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Books Inc., the Bay Area’s oldest independent bookstore, has launched a $100,000 fundraising campaign for Reading Bridge, a separately operated 501(c)3 nonprofit founded by the company in 2023 to provide books, resources, and reading support to children from the Bay Area’s underserved communities. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/books-inc-raising-money-literacy-nonprofit-reading-bridge/

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Books Inc., the Bay Area’s oldest independent bookstore company, has announced that it has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition. The Park Street location in Alameda will remain open, but the Berkeley store is set to close February 9. https://alamedapost.com/news/books-inc-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy-petition-alameda-store-remain-open/

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