The other day one of the Gen Z’s in the office mentioned that she once read Haruki Murakami, but all … Learn more
THE BEATLES – and the enormous amount of books published about them…
04.08.2021, No Comments, Music, by Jack W Perry.It was just announced that Paul McCartney has an enormous book publishing that covers all his songs and the meanings … Learn more
Arundhati Roy (THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS) on Covid-19
05.26.2020, No Comments, Books, by Jack W Perry.A few weeks ago Arundhati Roy was interviewed on 60 Minutes. She said many things, but one part stood out. … Learn more
Book publishing and book selling will survive and thrive in a post-COVID19 world. It will adapt depending on reader preferences. … Learn more
Amazon – 6 of the top 85 have F*CK in the title
04.22.2020, No Comments, Uncategorized, by Jack W Perry.What are some emerging trends at Amazon that are not children’s titles? Books with F*CK in the title. Type “fuck” … Learn more
ACID FOR THE CHILDREN – by Flea – his 10 essential reads
11.25.2019, No Comments, Music, by Jack W Perry.I just received Flea’s memoir. This is the first volume (a teaser for volume two in the book) before co-founding … Learn more
The 5 Necessary A’s of Book Data (Amazon focus)
12.14.2018, No Comments, Uncategorized, by Jack W Perry.My previous post listed the four A’s necessary for using data in publishing. I have added the fifth A — … Learn more
Harry Potter and the Changing of the New York Times Bestseller List
10.17.2017, No Comments, Uncategorized, by Jack W Perry.The New York Times Bestseller once upon a time had no separate Children’s book lists. Occasionally a book for children … Learn more
A few weeks ago, President Obama selected five books for his “vacation reading.” What was the sales impact of the … Learn more
Over the past few decades, I have accumulated thousands of books. I have also donated thousands as I cull my … Learn more