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    Happy 456th Birthday, William Shakespeare!

    On April 23rd we celebrate the birthday of the iconic playwright, poet, and actor. A reminder to check account stock!

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    Help Booksellers Celebrate Easter

    Sunday, April 4th, 2021 is Easter Sunday. Although the majority of book sales that happen for Easter are children's titles, for stores that want to capitalize on the focus on religion during this holy time, here are relevant, top-selling titles. To see this list on Edelweiss, click here.

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    It's Gardening Season

    In many locations in the U.S., it's time for home gardeners to get going! Check out these top-selling titles for outdoor gardeners.

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    THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT Wins 2 Golden Globe Awards!

    The Netflix adaptation of the Walter Tevis novel, THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT, published by Vintage, won twice at the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards

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    Backlist Sales Were Up 21.4% in January 2021!

    That's on top of a stellar 2020, with backlist sales at historic high of 67% of overall sales. Now's the time to stock up.

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    April 1 2021

    Listen to the Bestselling Books

    One in five Americans listens to audiobooks, with those numbers increasing significantly during the pandemic. Audiobook consumers listen to relax, to be entertained, to escape, and to learn new things. Families listen together on car trips. People listen while working out, doing nothing, taking a quiet walk, cleaning the house.

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    Listen to the Bestselling Books

    Audio Fiction Nonfiction
    April 1 2021
    Fiction Nonfiction
    April 1 2021

    Road Trip!

    Summer is just around the corner and people are thinking about and planning road trips. Help them get even more inspired with these classic and contemporary narratives that involve road trips.

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    Road Trip!

    Fiction Nonfiction
    April 1 2021
    Fiction Holidays Nonfiction Promo Opportunity
    March 22 2021

    Paying Tribute to Asian and Pacific Americans

    In May, Americans pay tribute to generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success. At no time have these Americans needed to see the country acknowledge and celebrate the rich heritages thousands of years old and the people who have shaped United States history. 

    Asian-Americans are the nation’s fastest-growing racial group, and for the last year have suffered considerably in an ever-present racist atmosphere. Encourage booksellers to show their support more than ever with a variety of ideas for promotion during this holiday.

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    Paying Tribute to Asian and Pacific Americans

    Fiction Holidays Nonfiction Promo Opportunity
    March 22 2021
    Fiction Nonfiction Promo Opportunity
    March 19 2021

    Saturday, June 19 We Celebrate Juneteenth

    “On June 19, 1865, Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and told slaves of their emancipation. That day came more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. While the holiday was informally commemorated in later years, Texas became the first state to make it a state holiday in 1980. Last year, numerous states, cities and colleges across the US moved to recognize it as an official holiday.” (CNN)

    As more companies designate Juneteenth an official work holiday, and the work of racial reckoning is at the forefront of our national priorities, Juneteenth becomes a more recognized historical celebration. Help booksellers help their customers understand this holiday with fiction and non-fiction that shines a light on the past and present.

    Illustration: news.crunchbase.com

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    Saturday, June 19 We Celebrate Juneteenth

    Fiction Nonfiction Promo Opportunity
    March 19 2021
    Nonfiction
    March 18 2021

    Relationship Advice Needed!

    In April, online retailers see significant spikes for searches about relationships and marriage, such as “relationship books, marriage workbooks for couples, marriage books, marriage counseling books, sex books for married couples, books for couples”. The pandemic has surely impacted relationships, and this year’s sales are trending up.

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    Relationship Advice Needed!

    Nonfiction
    March 18 2021
    Cooking Nonfiction
    March 18 2021

    Cheers! Wine Sales Are Up

    The pandemic has been a boon to retail alcohol sales of all kinds, according to the New York Times. Alcohol consumption overall has increased during the pandemic, with heavy drinking by women up 41%. Beveragedaily.com says that the biggest gain for wine sales came from casual, at-home, non-food occasions, such as drinking during the day outside mealtimes or catching up with friends via phone with a glass of wine. And now that people are cautiously returning to socializing, wine with dinner is likely to see the trend continue.

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    Cheers! Wine Sales Are Up

    Cooking Nonfiction
    March 18 2021
    Fiction Nonfiction Promo Opportunity
    March 16 2021

    Summer Reads 2021

    With more people vaccinated and public places reopening, Covid-isolated readers are likely to be out and about in the summer of ’21. They’ll be looking for relaxation and fun, and PRH titles will be perfect companions, whether at the beach or relaxing on the back porch.

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    Summer Reads 2021

    Fiction Nonfiction Promo Opportunity
    March 16 2021
    Authors Fiction Nonfiction
    March 5 2021

    African-American Penguin Classics

    For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, providing readers with a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Here are titles on the Penguin Classics lists by African-American writers.

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    African-American Penguin Classics

    Authors Fiction Nonfiction
    March 5 2021
    General Promo Opportunity
    March 5 2021

    The Newest Social Media App Driving Sales: TikTok

    In recent months, TikTok has become the most talked-about social media app, and one that has proven to be a sales driver. TikTok is a social media app used largely (62%) by the under-29 crowd, but there is still a significant percentage of users over age 30. Because of their appearances on the app, we’ve seen major sales spikes for WE WERE LIARS, BURN AFTER WRITING, and A LITTLE LIFE, among others.

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    The Newest Social Media App Driving Sales: TikTok

    General Promo Opportunity
    March 5 2021
    Holidays Promo Opportunity
    March 4 2021

    Top Titles for Moms, Dads, and Grads 2021

    While separate lists exist for each of the gift-giving opportunities that are part of this collection, some accounts prefer to run one promotion that meets all needs. This is it! Top-selling titles for Mother’s Day (May 9), Father’s Day (June 20th), and Graduation (ranges throughout spring) are listed here.

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    Top Titles for Moms, Dads, and Grads 2021

    Holidays Promo Opportunity
    March 4 2021
    Best in Category Cooking Holidays
    March 1 2021

    Cinco de Mayo – May 5

    One of the best-tasting holidays of the year is celebrated throughout Mexico and the U.S. on May 5th. You won’t find ground beef tacos, nachos and frozen margaritas in Mexico on Cinco de Mayo. To celebrate traditionally, try these authentic cookbooks from PRH.

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    Cinco de Mayo – May 5

    Best in Category Cooking Holidays
    March 1 2021
    Fiction Holidays Nonfiction
    February 23 2021

    Mother’s Day 2021 is Sunday, May 9th

    One of our favorite holiday sales bumps is upon us, and this year we have the usual Mother’s Day classics plus an amazing list of recent and current bestselling titles ideal for promotions. There truly is a gift for every mother on this list. Examples are below and to seethe complete list: On the Backlist

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    Mother’s Day 2021 is Sunday, May 9th

    Fiction Holidays Nonfiction
    February 23 2021
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