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Browser's Briefing: Idlewild Books features world literature and travel guides, organized by country. Owner David Del Vecchio noted that the store sells more literature than guidebooks, with most of the customers shopping the store for their next great read rather than looking to plan a trip.
When Follett Higher Education Group announced a new textbook rental program open to independent bookstores, "we instantly had people signing up," said senior vice president of intellectual properties Gary Shapiro.
For the eight-week period ending March 23, 2010, and based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide.
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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Alan Bradley, Bantam, $15, 9780385343497
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Here is the 2010 Indie Next List Poetry Top Ten, based on the enthusiastic nominations of independent booksellers nationwide. A full-color PDF of the list is available for download via BookWeb.
Showcasing two international collections, an audiobook, an innovative introduction to poetry for children, and the latest work of the current U.S. poet laureate, the 2010 Poetry Top Ten is the result of strong support from booksellers with a deep level of knowledge and commitment.
For the eight-week period ending March 9, 2010, and based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide.
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Rand McNally 2010: The Road Atlas: United States/Canada/Mexico
Rand McNally (Eds.), Rand McNally, $13.95, 9780528942488
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Too much snow and too little verse? April, aka National Poetry Month, is right around the corner. To help booksellers get ready, next week IndieBound will unveil the Spring 2010 Poetry Top Ten List, featuring title recommendations from independent bookstores nationwide.
For the eight-week period ending February 23, 2010, and based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide.
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Three Cups of Tea
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin, Penguin, $16, 9780143038252
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In recognition of Valentine's Day, we present the Indie Love and Romance Bestseller Lists. Based on sales in independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending February 9, 2010.
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 This week, Lambda Rising owners Deacon Maccubbin and Jim Bennett announced plans to close their remaining two stores, located in Washington, D.C., and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, by the end of the year. Maccubbin founded Lambda's first, 300-square-foot store catering to the gay and lesbian community in D.C.
For the eight-week period ending December 8, 2009, and based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide.
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The New Thanksgiving Table: An American Celebration of Family, Friends, and Food
Diane Morgan, Chronicle, $24.95, 9780811864930
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For the eight-week period ending November 17, 2009, and based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide.
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The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb
Norton, $24.95, 9780393061024
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About ABA
The American Booksellers Association, a national not-for-profit trade organization, works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.
Independent bookstores act as community anchors; they serve a unique role in promoting the open exchange of ideas, enriching the cultural life of communities, and creating economically vibrant neighborhoods.
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