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24 May
Kathryn Bromwich, author of "At the Edge of the Woods"

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Kathryn Bromwich

“Intense and hazy, At the Edge of the Woods is a feverishly captivating combination of nature writing and character study. As Laura becomes increasingly connected to the woods around her, the reader can't help but to be drawn into her orbit, to see things the way that she does,” said Mallory Melton of BookPeople in Austin, TX.

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24 May

5 Steps for AI and Your Store

AI systems like ChatGPT are rapidly evolving. Start preparing now for the impact this technology will have on independent retailers.

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24 May

Substantial Growth In Online Sales For Independent Bookstores

Big web retailers and online marketplaces no longer have a near monopoly on selling books online. Since 2020, Independent bookstores on the IndieCommerce (IC) platform have seen a 580% increase in sales with over $200 million in online revenue for those bookstores.

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17 May
"The Paris Apartment" by Lucy Foley

The Indie Mystery/Thriller Bestseller List

Here is the Indie Mystery/Thriller Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending May 14, 2023. 

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03 May
Brian Selznick, author of "Big Tree"

A Q&A with Brian Selznick, Author of May/June Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “Big Tree”

“Through exquisite art and spacious language, Big Tree is told by sibling sycamore seeds making their way in the world. It is captivating, empowering, and impactful; written for a young audience and to be enjoyed by all,” said Meghan Bousquet of Titcomb’s Bookshop in East Sandwich, Massachusetts.

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