Elizabeth A. Harris, "Publishing Trade Show Replaces BookExpo." New York Times May 17, 2021, p. C2.
The Book Show, which will be held virtually May 25-27, is aimed at librarians, independent booksellers and book buyers from major chain stores. It is intended to help publishers push their biggest fall titles, which is when many of the biggest books of the year are released in advance of the crucial holiday shopping season.
COMMENT
Librarians are part of the target audience for a Book Show held by the publishing industry. The article implies that librarians have a role in helping sell predicted best sellers, but they also have a role in promoting "sleepers" that deserve more promotion than they got.
