California Booksellers Join Forces in Pasadena

Booksellers gathered at the home of the Rose Bowl for the California Independent Booksellers Alliance’s Fall Fest 2024, which took place September 17–18. Of 177 bookseller members from across the Golden State, 83 were first-time attendees; 46 exhibitor organizations and 36 authors also came to the regional trade show. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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