New Barnes & Noble Director Named

The news making the rounds today is that Barnes and Noble has named a new director
for their Discover Great New Writers Program.

From their press release at EON:

NEW YORK--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today announced that Miwa Messer has been named Director of the Discover Great New Writers program. Established in 1990, the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers program has championed new talent and been a showcase for our commitment to new writers.

“Miwa’s passion for books, her literary skills, and experience in multi-channel bookselling ensure that the Discover Great New Writers program will continue to bring new writers of exceptional quality to our customers”

“Miwa’s passion for books, her literary skills, and experience in multi-channel bookselling ensure that the Discover Great New Writers program will continue to bring new writers of exceptional quality to our customers,” said Patricia Bostelman, vice president of marketing for Barnes & Noble, Inc."

What will this mean for the future of the brick and mortar store and for great new voices?  We shall see.