Bookspeed Blog
Welcome to the Bookspeed Blog! We have big plans to share so much with our customers about us as a company, trends, key books and everything in between. Here at HQ, we have a wealth of knowledge accumulated from working in the industry for over 30 years and we thought it was about time we shared it with you.
Talking shop with Museum of the Home
22nd April 2025
What are the secrets behind developing an award-winning retail experience? We asked the Museum of the Home Retail Manager Elizabeth King to tell us all about how to transform the museum shop into part of the visitor experience.
How to make your garden centre book range unique
18th April 2025
Customers want to feel inspired when they visit their local garden centre, so here are our tips on how books can be part of a curated retail experience that boosts dwell time and leads to more sales.
Trendspotting - Korean Culture
25th March 2025
In the first in our trendspotting series, we take a deep dive into why the spotlight has been shining on all things Korean.
How to curate a book range with commercial impact
10th March 2025
We asked our Key Account Manager Chris to share his tips on how to develop a book range with commercial impact for heritage retail.
Why work with a book wholesaler
3rd February 2025
Using a specialist wholesaler is a route many retailers choose to source books. Find out why it makes sense.
The cultural moments shaping taste in 2025
17th January 2025
We pick out just some of the key moments to keep an eye on, and the book recommendations to help you make the most of these opportunities.
Talking shop with Logie Timber
28th October 2024
We believe that books can be sold anywhere, and sawmill Logie Timber is proof of that. We talked to their Retail Manager Crissy MacBeath to find out more.
The Bookspeed classics that keep selling
18th October 2024
We reminisce over some classic Bookspeed bestsellers and share some alternatives to try if you'd like to freshen up your range.
Behind the collection – Black British Voices
17th October 2024
Bookspeed’s Jen Wallace talks about why it was important to curate a book collection to help retailers find and source brilliant books by Black authors.
Spotlight on . . .folklore
23rd September 2024
We asked Account Manager Caroline to highlight some popular folklore titles and shares how you can incorporate them into your product range this autumn.
Trend highlights for autumn and winter
20th August 2024
We’ve been identifying the dominant trends expected to influence product ranges throughout autumn and winter.
How to select your first book range
12th July 2024
Here are some of our top tips on what you should consider when developing your first book range.
