BTW Articles

23 Oct
Interior of A Little Bookish

Around Indies

A Little Bookish, Compass Rose Books, Symposium Books at the WaterFire Center open; Loyalty Bookstore pop-up to open; Staff changes at Books & Mortar Bookstore; 57th Street Books, Island Books, Annie Bloom’s celebrate anniversaries; Green Apple Books and Dog Eared Books receive grants; and more. 

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16 Oct

Tune in to The Great American Read Series Finale on October 23

America’s Best-Loved Novel will be announced during the October 23 series finale of The Great American Read; the deadline to vote is Thursday, October 18, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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17 Oct

Around Indies

Harvey’s Tales, Turn the Page, The Book Bungalow open; Ferguson Books to open second location; Country Bookshop, Third Place celebrate anniversaries; Local news features interviews with Astoria Bookshop, Inklings Bookshop staff; Architectural Digest names best indie stores in each state; Hoodline highlights top bookstores in Denver, Cambridge

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10 Oct
Novel's storefront in Memphis, Tennessee

One Year After Novel Opens, Bookselling Thrives at Laurelwood Shopping Center

“As indie booksellers, we tend to pride ourselves on helping customers not only find what they are looking for, but also being a place of discovery,” said Nicole Yasinsky, Novel’s marketing manager.

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05 Oct
You're Invited!

Sales Rep Events for Staff and Local Community Offer Peek Into Upcoming Lists

Indie booksellers striving to stay in the know about upcoming releases spoke to BTW about inviting publisher sales representatives to their stores to talk books with both staff and customers.

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09 Oct

Virtual Roundtable Offers Insight Into Using Social Media for Customer Acquisition

During the discussion, three booksellers discussed the different types of social media platforms they use, what kind of content they post, and how they have increased follower engagement over time.

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10 Oct

Around Indies

Ada’s Discovery Café, Shakespeare & Co., and Run for Cover open; Kew & Willow celebrates first anniversary; Carmichael’s Bardstown Road location expands; Copperfish wins first place in Best of Charlotte awards; and more.

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02 Oct
The Writer's Block

The Writer’s Block Brings a Community Space to Anchorage

In what was once a porn shop, the Writer's Block Bookstore and Café blends art, music, literature, and international cuisine with a family-oriented community space.

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03 Oct

Around Indies

Wonderland Bookshop to open; Booked opens; Green Apple and Annie Bloom’s celebrate anniversaries; Staff changes at Paulina Springs Books and [words]; Tombolo Books named “Best Bookstore On-the-Go”

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25 Sep
Logo for Ink Fish Books in Warren, Rhode Island

Ink Fish Books Brings Cookbooks and Culture to Warren, Rhode Island

The new Ink Fish Books, a new and used bookstore in Warren, Rhode Island, specializes in cookbooks and kitchen gear. 

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