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05 Feb

The Indie Romance Bestseller List

Here is the Indie Romance Bestseller List based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending February 2, 2025. 

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31 Jan

A Letter from ABA CEO Allison Hill

"Regardless of political views or party affiliation, there are serious concerns about the impact of the announcements thus far on booksellers. We’ve outlined some of them in this report. In light of breaking news, tariffs and free expression are top of mind today.

We also want to specifically acknowledge the harmful impact of the anti-LGBTQIA2S+ executive order on trans, nonbinary, intersex, and gender nonconforming booksellers, and on free expression rights. This is not about political ideology; it’s a matter of human rights, civil rights, and freedom of expression for you, our members. Government erosion of those rights impacts us all."

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29 Jan

“Bookstore Romance: Love Speaks Volumes” to Donate Proceeds to Binc

Check out Bookstore Romance, a new title that explores bookstore proposals and weddings! Proceeds from this title will benefit the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc). 

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29 Jan

How Indie Bookstores Are Celebrating Lunar New Year

Happy Lunar New Year! Today, January 29, marks the start of the Year of the Snake. From story times and displays, to craft classes and local festivals, check out how our member stores are celebrating the holiday.
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29 Jan

Indies Introduce Q&A with Maggie Su

“At its core, Blob is about falling back in love with the parts of yourself that you thought you lost forever,” said Mikey LaFave of Avid Bookshop in Athens, Georgia.
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