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24 Jul
ABFE

This Week in Book Challenges

Here is an update on the latest book challenges for the weeks of July 17 and July 24, 2024.

 

 

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24 Jul
If we set books free, books can set us free

ABFE Launches Banned Books Week 2024 Campaign

Banned Books Week 2024 is right around the corner, and ABFE has released a suite of new assets, merchandise, and themes to mark the occasion.

 

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24 Jul
Ransomware

Scam Alert

It’s come to our attention that scammers are using the names, logos, and information of independent bookstores to scam self-published authors. If you are a bookstore or author who has been approached about this scam, please take these steps.

 
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24 Jul

Indies Introduce Q&A with Josh Galarza

“This stunning and heartfelt debut starts off with Brett in a terrible mental place, coping with harmful strategies like binge drinking and eating. Stick with it though, because you will care for Brett and the people around him so deeply, and if you’re anything like me, end up sobbing over the last few chapters. I absolutely loved it and wholeheartedly recommend it,” said Donna Liu of Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park, California.

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24 Jul

Indies Introduce Q&A with Johanna Taylor

“This is a ghost story with plenty of ghosts and creepy scenes. It’s also a sweet, feel good story with so much more. Taylor is an incredible artist and her lush illustrations give wonderful depth to this imaginative story of grief, belonging and love,” said Holly Weinkauf of Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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