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How Indie Bookstores Fought Their Way Back

Taking a look at how the indie boom happened in the age of multi-floor bookstore chains and Amazon’s 2-day shipping.

A Flowchart for Making Impactful Purchases at Your Indie Bookstore

Looking for ways to support independent bookstores through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond? Consider this flowchart for impactful purchases.

Get Yourself Some #SocksForBinc!

Libro.fm has partnered with a range of artists to create 10 pairs of socks for book lovers; profits will support booksellers impacted by COVID-19.

Powell’s and McNally Jackson Staff Laid Off Amidst COVID-19 Closures

The two major independent booksellers are laying off employees as they close their physical shops in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Literary Tourism: Austin, Texas

Take a tour through the literary sites and sounds of Austin, Texas.

Literary Tourism in St. Louis, MO

I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, so I’m very excited to share this literary tourism post of my very ...

Literary Tourism: Eastern Iowa, With Indie Bookstores Galore

Take a tour of the indie book shops and cool literary locations of Eastern Iowa.

A Conversation with Tayari Jones, the 2019 Independent Bookstore Day Ambassador

We had a chat about indies, regional literature, and more with Tayari Jones, who was named this year's Independent Bookstore Day Ambassador.

Weighing My Road Trip Books

If you were traveling without your personal and public library for at least six weeks, what books would you bring?

A Love Letter to Bookstore Customers From a Bookseller

A love letter from a bookseller to her bookstore customers and a thank you for giving her hope in sight of the current state of the world.