Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 3/6-3/10

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.

Is there an opportunity for indies in the wake of Family Christian‘s closing?

Why don’t critics take teen literature seriously?

How can local bookstores compete when an Amazon bookstore comes to town?

Why did ereaders take off in the U.S., but not Japan?

What do unit sales look like among each major ebook retailer for 2016?