Founded in October 2009 by Rebecca Fitting and Jessica Stockton Bagnulo, Greenlight Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. Combining the best traditions of the neighborhood bookstore with carefully curated, community-minded events, Greenlight has earned a reputation as a... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-11-11 09:49:39 UTC ]
For more than 20 years, I worked at the Booksmith, an independent bookstore located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco. For half that time, I ran the events program. I worked with publishers in selecting authors, creating a monthly schedule, and banging the drum to make sure... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-09-24 08:50:35 UTC ]
Founded in October 2009 by Rebecca Fitting and Jessica Stockton Bagnulo, Greenlight Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. Combining the best traditions of the neighborhood bookstore with carefully curated, community-minded events, Greenlight has earned a reputation as a... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-09-02 08:53:12 UTC ]
The Ontario-based publisher and independent bookstore has soft-launched a series of chapbooks by booksellers, for booksellers, aimed at sparking discussion and debate about important issues in the trade. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
On Saturday, April 24, 749 bookstores in all 50 states participated in bookselling's biggest yearly celebration. Here are some highlights of the day, in pictures. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
In advance of Independent Bookstore Day on April 24, the Community of Literary Magazines & Presses has put together a map of 140 bookstores that give special support to independent publishers. The list, which was compiled by recommendations from CLMP members, isn’t exhaustive, of course, but... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-04-23 14:00:20 UTC ]
Independent Bookstore Day, administered by the American Booksellers Association, takes place this coming Saturday, April 24. More than 740 stores are participating and booksellers are adjusting to the times, moving many events outdoors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
A round up of independent bookstore subscription services and care packages created to help these indies survive the pandemic. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-11-23 11:39:00 UTC ]
Ah, tradition! Just as Shakespeare wrote King Lear in quarantine, in this quarantine, rich people are buying copies of King Lear for $10,000,000. While independent bookstores are struggling during COVID—according to the American Booksellers Association, more than one independent bookstore has... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-11-09 17:44:18 UTC ]
Independent bookstores are hurting as shoppers stay online. Pick up one of our staff picks to support bookstores throughout the U.S. Whether you’re diving into an engrossing period drama, reading up on the history of protests or pandemics, or escaping into a fantastical world, chances are you’ve... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2020-11-06 16:00:54 UTC ]
Workman Publishing has launched a campaign to encourage readers to buy books from their local independent bookstore this holiday season, under the slogan. "Shop Local NOW, So You Can Shop Local FOREVER." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
Vroman's Bookstore is just one of many independent bookstores in danger of closing as a result of the pandemic. It's not too late to save them. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2020-10-05 10:00:03 UTC ]
This fall's independent bookstore regional trade shows started off last week with two big virtual fairs held by three organizations—and did so swimmingly. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Take a tour of an independent bookstore and community hub, Book Revue, the largest independent bookstore on Long Island. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-09-23 10:38:00 UTC ]
More than 600 stores participated in this year’s event on August 29, held months after its usual date due to the pandemic, and saw booksellers, largely unable to host in-store events, finding creative ways to connect with their communities. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
This past weekend was Independent Bookstore Day! I hope you used it as an excuse to buy all the books your beautiful nerd heart desired. (Me? Yes, despite the fact that I had frequented two of my favorite indies the weekend prior, I returned to my local Greenlight for a copy of this year’s... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-09-01 13:45:29 UTC ]
Happy Independent Bookstore Day! As part of its guide to Black-owned bookshops in the US, O, The Oprah Magazine created an illustrated map of some of the highlights, and it’s really delightful. The team also asked writers like Tayari Jones, Kiley Reid, and Clint Smith where they like to shop;... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-08-28 17:29:48 UTC ]
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, August 29th, is Independent Bookstore Day. This year, the festivities will be both online and in-person at 600+ local bookstores around the country, starting tonight with a conversation between Mary Norris and Ann Goldstein about Elena Ferrante’s The Lying... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-08-28 17:01:59 UTC ]
With this year’s Independent Bookstore Day occurring at a particularly rough time for booksellers, the iconic Powell’s Books in Portland has decided to make a statement and stop selling through Amazon. In a statement, owner Emily Powell notes that the occasion, this year, feels “especially... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-08-27 19:29:44 UTC ]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day 2020 with a host of online events, including author panels and drawing demonstrations. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-08-27 10:40:00 UTC ]