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Natalie Meyers is a freelance writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience. As an English major and a psychology graduate, she worked as a teacher and a counselor. As a writer, she's covered a diverse range of topics from technology to publishing. She is an avid reader who believes that books help us become more authentic versions of ourselves. At BookScouter, she's a smart writer and an expert in all things books.

No More Amazon Book Rentals—Where to Rent Textbooks Now?

All about books By December 26, 2022 Last Updated on August 28, 2023 by Abigail White Tags: , No Comments

The major news hit the industry in December: Amazon has decided to end its print textbook rentals for good. As an industry participant, we at BookScouter decided to share our thoughts on the subject.

As of Dec 14, 2022, Amazon, which offered a flexible and affordable way to get access to physical and digital textbooks for more than a decade, has recently announced the discontinuation of its print textbook rental program and coming changes to its print and digital magazine and newspaper subscriptions.

Who Wrote the First Textbook?

All about books By December 19, 2022 Last Updated on November 8, 2023 by Abigail White No Comments

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Everyone knows what a textbook is; everyone had a pile of various textbooks while they were at school and in college. However, we were so busy studying to even wonder who the author of the first calculus textbook was and when the first geography textbook was published. Because, well, who cares? Yet, we got curious now and decided to find out more about the first textbooks and their authors. In this blog post, we’re answering the most popular questions about first-ever published textbooks.

College Semesters: All You Need to Know

Study tips By November 23, 2022 Last Updated on October 18, 2024 by Abigail White Tags: , No Comments

In this article, we would like to cover all the most frequently asked questions about college semesters, college semester tuitions, gap semesters, and all sorts of things. We’ve tried to collect the most comprehensive facts to all these questions and provide as detailed answers as possible. So, let’s begin.

Tips on How to Prepare Your Book Business for a Recession

Book arbitrage By November 21, 2022 Last Updated on November 8, 2023 by Abigail White Tags: , , , , , , No Comments

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It feels like everyone’s been talking about a recession for the past year and a half. Yet, have we really entered a recession? And if we have, what is the best strategy to develop during the worst economic period? In this blog post, we’ll cover the key points about a recession and reflect on the impact of past recessions—from the bookselling industry’s point of view. We’ll also try to understand what booksellers can do to stay ahead of their finances during the recession.

Restricted Inventory? BookScouter Help You Sell It with the Bulk Liquidation Tool

Book arbitrage By November 14, 2022 Last Updated on November 15, 2023 by Abigail White Tags: , , , , , No Comments

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The Amazon Marketplace is a profitable venue for many booksellers. However, selling books on Amazon comes with strings attached. There are so many bottlenecks, and inventory management is one of the biggest problems each bookseller faces. Yet, regardless of how you sell on Amazon (FBM or FBA), it’s very important to handle your restricted and stranded inventory most effectively.

In this blog post, we’ll take a close look at the problem of restricted inventory from the bookseller’s point of view specifically and try to understand if there is a way to take full control over it.

Top 5 Best Reading Apps for Kids

All about books By October 4, 2022 Last Updated on October 28, 2022 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments

More and more classrooms are going digital nowadays, and more students prefer eBooks and digital resources in their studies. When it comes to younger students, these resources can be used to keep them motivated and excited. Whether you are a parent or a teacher, you can use their interest in technology to make them read more. In this article, we’ve highlighted the five best reading apps for kids with the best collections of children’s literature. Most of them are free; some have subscription plans. We hope you’ll find them useful and inspiring.

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