Jeff and Rebecca follow the escalating pandemic problem for Barnes & Noble, walk through the definition of "upmarket," consider a big 5 publishers layoffs and salary cuts, and more.
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Flatiron hires editor to focus on works by Latinx and BIPOC writers
Barnes & Noble has now closed more than 500 stores & furloughed corporate employees
And 5 Barnes & Noble warehouse workers in NJ diagnosed w/ COVID-19
Or maybe its 9 employees? Warehouse workers protest
Macmillan lays off some staff, cuts other salaries
Survey of indies reveals toll
And Bookshop numbers are up
Libro FM hiring 10 laid-off booksellers for one-month special project
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