BTW Articles

23 Oct

Books on Broad Adds to Surge in Local Shopping

Books on Broad opened on June 12 in Camden, South Carolina, and owners Bill Funderburk and his wife, state Rep. Laurie Slade Funderburk, are happy to be a part of the downtown’s revitalization project.

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25 Oct

A New Look for Left Bank Books

With the help of the Bookstore Training Group of Paz & Associates, Left Bank Books in St. Louis, Missouri, has a new look in time for the holiday season.

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08 Nov

East Coast Booksellers Dry Out and Power Up

Several ABA member bookstores affected by last week’s hurricane are still working towards recovery. Among them are Bank Square Books, which has been closed due to severe flooding since last Monday, and New Jersey’s BookTowne, which has been closed for 10 days due to power failure.

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14 Nov

Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day: December 1

Now in its third year, Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day is bigger than ever. On December 1, bookstores across the country will be welcoming children and parents with author visits, storytimes, and giveaways.

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15 Nov

Retail Sales at Bookstores Down in September

September retail sales at bookstores were down 8.2 percent compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

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15 Nov

A Q&A With William Kuhn, Author of “Mrs. Queen Takes the Train”

William Kuhn, author of “Mrs. Queen Takes the Train,” a featured title in the multi-publisher Thanks for Shopping Indie promotion beginning November 24, talks about Queen Elizabeth, his writing process, and the public’s fascination with powerful people.

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15 Nov

Booksellers Ready for Thanks for Shopping Indie

Booksellers are busy putting the final touches on their own unique plans for the Thanks for Shopping Indie promotion, which begins on November 24, Small Business Saturday.

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22 Sep

Introducing Nathan Halter, ABA’s New Member Relationship Manager

Nathan Halter, a former bookseller at The Doylestown Bookshop, joins ABA as a Member Relationship Manager for bookstores in the GLIBA, MIBA, MPIBA, PNBA, and SIBA regions.

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29 Sep

Inaugural Banned Books Week Read-Out and ABFFE Auction Meet With Success

As part of the ongoing celebration of Banned Books Week, more than 40 bookstores have posted readings on the Banned Books Week channel on YouTube, and bidding continues on artwork in the final week of ABFFE’s online auction.

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06 Oct

New Owners Keep Magic Alive at Red Balloon Bookshop

Holly Weinkauf and Amy Sullivan, the new owners of St. Paul’s Red Balloon Bookshop, are committed to honoring the store’s 27-year legacy, even as they make small changes to bring the business up to date and make it theirs.

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