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Heated Rivalry books sell out amid Australian fans’ infatuation with gay ice hockey TV show

Wild success of television series drives huge demand for Game Changers books, with Australian booksellers reporting significant customer orders

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The acquisition of Text Publishing by Penguin Random House is part of a worrying trend in Australian publishing

Australia has been unique in the anglosphere for decades, as its independent publishers have resisted the forces of conglomeration and remained privately owned – often by their founders. But this week the third independent publisher in less than six months has merged with a multinational.

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Here’s Which Books You Should Read At Sydney’s Iconic Swimming Spots For Bookworm Baddie Energy

Nothing like the smell of ocean breeze, sunscreen and a fresh book.

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‘Well-placed for growth’: Booktopia has been saved by an online electronics store – which plans to invest millions

Australian online retailer Booktopia has been sold to Australian online electronics store digiDirect – saving the business whose sales made up 54.7% of Australia’s online bookselling market. (Booktopia’s closest competitor, Amazon, made up 11.1%.)

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Afternoon Update: text messages from Gaza; Dutton accused of ‘tried and true’ dog whistle; and funniest joke at Edinburgh fringe

The harrowing story of Hamada told through social media and voice messages with his friend Nahed

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White knight rescues Booktopia, opens door to new life

Collapsed book e-retailer Booktopia has been rescued by a white knight digital business that will reopen the company.

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Freight expectations: if Booktopia closes, where can I buy books online?

With the demise of corporate giants, it’s time to turn to indie booksellers. Here’s a guide of where to get new releases and rare gems alike to your door in Australia

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Booktopia will not fill orders and may not issue refunds, say administrators

Customers left out of pocket who placed orders have now become, in effect, unsecured creditors

The Guardian - AU

Booktopia, Australia’s biggest online bookseller, is poised for collapse. That doesn’t mean bookshops are in trouble

At its height, Australia’s largest online bookseller, Booktopia, had a A$2.4 million turnover, 5 million customers, and sold a book “every 3.9 seconds”. This week, it entered voluntary administration, a month after announcing the axing of 50 jobs and resignation of senior staff, including its chief executive. Shares had fallen…

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Australia’s largest online bookseller Booktopia enters voluntary administration

Insolvency advisers are assessing the business while options for its sale or recapitalisation are explored

The Guardian - AU

Struggling online bookseller Booktopia collapses

Online bookstore Booktopia has entered voluntary administration after being unable to line up additional financing to sustain its loss-making operations.

AAP

Australian online seller Booktopia enters share trading halt a fortnight after major job cuts

Bookseller tells ASX it will announce outcomes from strategic review, including ‘progress in seeking additional funding’

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Bookseller Booktopia takes desperate steps to survive

Booktopia's chief executive has resigned, 50 roles are being eliminated and it is paying $660,000 to establish a $1 million debt facility at 18 per cent rates.

AAP

Recovering the ‘Aryan worldview’: the Western Australian book publisher under scrutiny over far-right texts

Imperium Press, whose blog fosters a worldview it calls ‘folkishness’, has become an intellectual resource for the far right, but its works are widely available through mainstream sources

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60 Of The Best Books Of 2024 (So Far) Because Reading Is Hottie Behaviour

You may have forgotten about your 2024 reading goal but I sure haven't.

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Budget 2023: Business to benefit from energy assistance and renewables investment, but key tax break scaled back

Renewable energy and the transition away from fossil fuels are the government's key focus in its assistance to businesses, big and small, but a key small business tax break has been scaled back.

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Booktopia to fork out $6m for misleading customers

Booktopia has been ordered to pay $6 million in penalties after a regulator launched court action, claiming the retailer misled customers.

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Litty Committee: Autumn Is Here So Grab Yr Fave Turtleneck Read Through The Best Books Of March

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Dark Emu has sold over 250,000 copies – but its value can't be measured in money alone

Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu, first published in 2014, represents that rare bird in small press and independent publishing in Australia: a long-term sales success.

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Litty Committee: Pour Yrself An Iced Tea And Lap Up The Best New Books Out This Feb

Read it and weep (for yr bank account).

ABC News

How could Prince Harry's book, Spare, go on sale in Spain days ahead of its official release?

A bookseller and former Pan Macmillan publisher says there's likely to be plenty of "finger-pointing and recrimination" at Penguin Random House headquarters after the early release of Prince Harry's book Spare in Spain. So, just how could this have happened?

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Litty Committee: Now’s The Time To Catch Up On Yr 2023 Reading List So Here’s What To Binge

Certified Sad Girls™, we have the perfect book for you.

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Litty Committee: 10 New October Books For You To Carry Around In Your Tote Bag & Pretend To Read

What an excellent purchase to flaunt in a cafe while I delude myself into thinking the barista is into me.

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Litty Committee: Spring Is Officially Here & So Are These Blooming Brilliant Books

Virgos, time to update your birthday wishlist.

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Litty Committee: Kiss Yr Winter Reading Slump Buh-Bye Thanks To These New August Books

For when you can't be fked leaving yr bed this winter.

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