BTW Articles

04 Aug

Dundee Book Company, a Mobile Bookstore, Rolls Into Omaha Literary Community

Omaha, Nebraska, couple Ted and Nicole Wheeler have launched the Dundee Book Company, a mobile bookstore selling titles by local authors, books from indie presses, and the best new literary writing.

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07 Aug

First Texas Independent Bookstore Day Spotlights Literary Texas

The first annual Texas Independent Bookstore Day, held on Saturday, August 5, celebrated the state’s bookstores and their communities.

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18 Jul

A Q&A With Joshilyn Jackson, Author of August’s #1 Indie Next List Pick

The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson, about a graphic novelist who discovers a family secret, is booksellers’ number one-pick for the August Indie Next List.

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01 Aug

Interabang Books Schedules Grand Opening for September 9

Interabang Books opened its doors in Dallas on July 1 and has scheduled its grand opening for Saturday, September 9, with a kick-off party to follow on Monday, September 11.

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31 Jul

Booksellers Celebrate Sixth Find Waldo Local, 30th Anniversary of Where’s Waldo?

This July, indie booksellers celebrated the sixth anniversary of Find Waldo Local and the 30th anniversary of Where’s Waldo?, with many bookstores capping off the month with a finale party.

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01 Aug

Indies Forward Moving Forward on Organization’s Goals

Indies Forward, a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of booksellers, has accomplished much since its founding last year.

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02 Aug

Sankofa Video Books & Café Showcases African Culture & History

Washington, D.C.’s Sankofa Video Books & Café, founded by filmmaking couple Haile and Shirikiana Gerima and named after one of their films, specializes in videos and books about people of African descent.

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25 Jul

Welcome to ABA, Winston Smith Books!

This installment of Bookselling This Week’s series “Welcome to ABA!” features Winston Smith Books, a used and rare bookstore in Auburn, California, which joined ABA earlier this year.

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25 Jul

The Furry Faces of Bookselling: Volume II

The second volume of “The Furry Faces of Bookselling: Bookstore Pets” highlights the dogs and cats who make their homes and delight customers at bookstores around the country.

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25 Jul

Survey Seeks IndieCommerce and IndieLite Users’ Input on Webinar Topics

The IndieCommerce team is issuing a short survey that asks IndieCommerce and IndieLite users to suggest topics for a new series of webinars.

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