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01 Mar

Libro.fm’s March 2019 Audiobook Bestsellers

The Monthly Audiobook Bestseller List is based on sales through hundreds of independent bookstore locations participating in the Libro.fm audiobook program.

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01 Mar

Five More Booksellers Head to Children’s Institute on Scholarships

The Book Industry Charitable Foundation and Publishers Weekly are sponsoring a number of additional scholarships to send booksellers to the 2019 Children’s Institute in Pittsburgh.

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06 Mar

Gear Up for Independent Bookstore Day

With less than two months to go until Independent Bookstore Day, April 27, here are some tips for how participating stores can start spreading the news.

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20 Feb
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Join ABA for the 2019 Spring Bookseller Forums

At the forums, ABA will present the education session “ABACUS and Pre-Orders: Two Programs You Can’t Do Without” in addition to a general discussion about industry issues.

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28 Feb

“The Mueller Report”: Available Now for Pre-Order at Indie Bookstores

Customers can place pre-orders now for two upcoming titles featuring the report on Special Counsel Robert Mueller III’s investigation into Russian influence on the 2016 election of Donald Trump.

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27 Feb

Registration Opens for Children’s Institute Bookstore Tours

Booksellers and publishers attending Children’s Institute 2019 in Pittsburgh this June may now register for half-day and full-day bookstore tours.

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27 Feb

Libro.fm Partners With #OnceYouGoBlackOut for Black History Month

The #OnceYouGoBlackOut initiative, launched by a team of book-loving Instagram users, focuses on celebrating little-known titles by black authors.

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27 Feb
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IndieCommerce Stores Invited to Sign Up for Two Webinars

The March 7 live demonstration will look at wish lists and gift registries; on March 21, the demo will cover custom order confirmation e-mails and invoices.

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27 Feb

Petition Process Continues for Additional Board Candidates

Under ABA Bylaws, any bookstore member may submit petitions to have the names of additional candidates for Board officers and/or directors added to the ballot.

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27 Feb
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Children’s Institute Nearing Capacity: Register Now

Registration is filling up fast for the American Booksellers Association’s seventh ABC Children’s Institute, which will be held June 26–28 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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