Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 8/8-8/12

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.

NPR explores the importance of diversity in book marketing.

Is 2016 the best year for independent publishing yet?

Why is brand-new fiction having a hard time hitting the bestsellers list?

Washington Post examines what makes a beach read.

How does the mystery genre fare in terms of diversity?