Read a Delicious Excerpt from Nora Ephron: A Biography
Nora Ephron was an American journalist, writer, and filmmaker best known for romantic comedy films like Silkwood, When Harry Met Sally…, and Sleepless in Seattle. Kristin Marguerite Doidge’s new biography about Ephron, Nora Ephron: A Biography, will be available in bookstores everywhere tomorrow, Tuesday, June 7th. But before you read the book, here’s an excerpt, reflection on the making of Ephron’s last film project Julie & Julia, which Ephron saw to its finish even as she struggled with MDS, the rare blood cancer that would take her life in 2012.
Tom Holland and Zendaya Thank Fans for Big Spider-Man Win
At last night’s MTV Movie & TV Awards, the latest Spider-man film, Spider-Man: No Way Home won big. The film’s stars Tom Holland and Zendaya said they owe it all to the fans. After Spider-Man: No Way Home beat out Dune, Scream, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, The Adam Project, and The Batman for the Best Movie award, the actors sent a video message expressing their thanks. In his video message, Holland said, “To be part of that film, to share that film with you, to be a part of the solidarity that was built up around the world is honestly a dream come true.” In her own video message, Zendaya said, “I know [the movie] meant so much to all of you. I know it’s been such an incredible journey for all of us, so thank you for allowing us to bring these characters to life and for all the love that you bring to them, and, yeah, this is very special.”
Why Aren’t City Dwellers Buying Books?
Physical bookstores are seeing a resurgence of sales since the early days of the pandemic, but according to data from BookScan, stores in urban areas are having the toughest time recovering. BookScan analyzed print unit sales from two vantage points: actual changes in sales in 2022 vs. 2019, and how sales in different DMAs (designated market areas) in 2022 vs. 2019 compare to the 15% increase posted by the overall market. For instance, in the New York metropolitan region, the country’s largest book market, sales only rose about 1% this year in comparison to 2019. This growth rate was behind the overall 15% increase. Comparatively, Portland, Maine, saw sales increase 37% this year compared to 2019, 22 percentage points above the market average.
So why aren’t city dwellers buying books? Kristen McLean, executive director of business development and industry analyst for NPD Books & Entertainment, speculates that it’s due to the migration away from big cities that started before Covid and was accelerated by the pandemic. For more of a breakdown on where books are performing better and why this might be, check out Publisher’s Weekly.
10 of Libro.fm’s Most Preordered Audiobooks for Summer 2022
Looking for great listens for your summer adventures? Look no further! Here are 10 of the most popular preordered books over at Libro.fm.