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Ten Great Rock Books from 2026? A Second Look at CultureSonar's Year-End List
The picks are mostly sound, but the praise runs ahead of the argument — and a year-end list is a weaker instrument than it looks.
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The Shelf Rent: How Bookshop Margins Actually Work
Bookshops sit at the end of the publishing chain, trading in a product that is heavy, fragile, and slow to sell. How bookshop margins actually work, from discounts to shelf space.
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Literary Agents: What Does a Literary Agent Actually Do?
A literary agent is the gatekeeper, negotiator, and career advocate between a writer and a publisher. What the job involves, how agents are paid, and why the role matters.