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If the following comments sound pessimistic, they are not intended to be. The book trade will survive the present difficulties but I believe a certain measure of realism is in order. Some three years ago there were about half a dozen book sites on the net. They all operated on the basis of a monthly subscription and dealers were in direct contact with their customers. The exception to this rule was Interloc/Alibris who listed uploaded inventories in their own name and charged

Members of Mystery Readers International (MRI) named 19 nominees for 2003 Macavity Awards. The Macavity Award is named for the “mystery cat” of T.S. Eliot (Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats). Each year MRI members nominate and vote for their mystery-related favorites published during the previous calendar year in four categories: Best Novel, Best First Novel, Best Critical/Biographical Work, Best Short Story. This year’s nominees are: Best Novel: Nine by Jan Burke (Simon &

Deanna Ramsay deanna@ramsaybooks.com Editor’s Note: I’ve asked Deanna to provide us with a list of the services she provides since some of us are techno dummies and Deanna is, of course, a bookseller as well as a computer guru and understands our needs extremely well. Web site design: Shopping cart setup searchable MySQL database secure ordering customizable, and can be integrated into your current site design creates separate static html pages for each item in database aucti

Feb. 19-22 in Monterey, CA Early registrants for Left Coast Crime 2004 not only save (cost is $150 vs. $175 after October 20) but also get first consideration for panel slots. The LCC convention for mystery authors and aficionados includes a variety of special events: Opening Reception at the Monterey Aquarium; Noir Film Night with Eddie Muller; Award and Guest of Honor special luncheon; Continental Breakfast daily; Bookbag and free books; the Dealers Book Room (where you can

Five years ago, Sam Yeager’s family was brutally murdered. His nights since then have been a haze of whiskey, nightmares, and solitude. From the front window of his house, he watches for the return of the monster that killed his family. Heather Jones has been plagued by visions of a dark presence lurking under her bed. As her visions intensify into reality, she must find a way to unlock the hidden strength inside of her in order to make it safely through the night. Seth Joine

By: David Kent Pocket Star Books Mass Market Original Publication date: July 1, 2003 Price: $6.99 ISBN: 0-7434-6998-4 Meet Ryan Elder, a typical college student looking forward to spending Thanksgiving at home with his mother and father in suburban Oklahoma City. Less than an hour after he gets home however, his parents die in a spectacular double suicide. Seven years and many relocations later Ryan receives a letter that should have reached him long ago-a letter his mother

Booksellers now have the option of: – choosing to have ChooseBooks.com process credit card or institutional IPO orders. – setting their shipping matrix so that relevant taxes [state or VAT] are automatically calculated and added during the checkout process. – issuing discount coupons for special customers or creating special sales for all customers. These discounts will be calculated automatically during check out. -using the mutual dealer discount program. Those participatin

In mid-July, BiblioDirect unveiled a new look that improves upon the basic site design it has had since its inception a little over a year ago. Here’s what is new or improved at http://www.BiblioDirect.com — Softer, easier-on-the-eyes colors. — The basic search is now located in a more traditional spot on the page. — Easier to find search tips that are written for the more casual book buyer. — “Today in History” is back with interesting tidbits about the day along with lit