Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 9/28-10/2

number_5_redEvery week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.

Why are blurbs for books still so important?

How can we make sense of the current digital book trends discussed in last week’s New York Times article?

Is banned books week still necessary?

Have authors become the gatekeepers in publishing, replacing publishers, retailers, libraries, and media outlets.

How do Nigerian booksellers continue to bring in customers?