News and Events
The Surge of Print Books Sales Continues: “Print unit sales jumped 29% in 2021’s first quarter. Most of the increase was due to the surge in book-buying that began last spring and carried over into 2021.” via Publishers Weekly “
“We know what happens when we put books into a box. This ABC Clio’s author shows us the excitement that happens when they get unboxed. Many thanks to author Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton for sharing the video below.” Julie McFarland, President of McNaughton & Gunn
MDHHS Eliminates 10-Day Quarantine Option for ‘Close Contact’: “In a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) document, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) increased its mandatory quarantine period for individuals exposed to someone with COVID-19. The FAQ specifies that, due to increasing case rates and variant spread in Michigan, MDHHS is reinstating a standard 14-day quarantine for close contacts of COVID-19 cases. This will remove the option of reducing quarantine to 10 days, effective April 5, 2020.” via Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Book Biz Closes Out an Unexpected 2020: “Last week Penguin Random House reported that it had a 23.3% increase in profits in 2020 over 2019 on a 4.6% gain in revenue…” via Publishers Weekly
By the numbers, how both coronavirus and vaccinations accelerated in Michigan during March via MLive.com
