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Welcome to BookStream, a new kind of independent book wholesaler founded on principles of fairness, innovation, and the human element in the book industry equation. BookStream aims to serve as an intermediary not just for the physical book, but also for connections and conversations between authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers. We’re making books and information flow.
Banned Books Week
Posted by BookStream
August 19th, 2008
ABFFE’s annual banned books week is September 27 - October 4 this year. That means now is a great time to stock up on the books that have been challenged in schools and libraries (and bookstores) around the country. For more information, check out their newly updated website.
Interview with David Ebershoff
Posted by BookStream
August 14th, 2008
This is a link to a great interview with David Ebershoff on Powells.com. The one thing I take away from this is that you should never accept folded up pieces of paper from strangers. And if you do, don’t believe a word they say.
New issue of The Current available online!
Posted by BookStream
August 13th, 2008
If you would like to view an archived copy of our August 12 newsletter, you can do so here. To receive your copy weekly via email, you can subscribe using the box to the right ——>
International Book Towns
Posted by BookStream
August 11th, 2008
If you’re looking for a place to take your next international vacation, why not consider a booktown? This website lists some of Europe’s best towns to find antiquarian bookstores and a well-read populous.
Mary Roach Interview
Posted by Carolyn Bennett
August 8th, 2008
Pajiba, one of my favorite movie review sites, has a great interview with Mary Roach, the author of “Bonk,” which was one of my picks from the last event. If you haven’t read the book yet, get yourself a copy. It’s one of the funniest things I read all year.
Bonk by Mary Roach, 9780393064643, Norton, $24.95, HC
