Reports from across the region are that Independent Bookstore Day 2025 was a successful and joyous celebration of independent bookstores.
PNBA’s executive director, Brian Juenemann, and his daughter, Charlotte, visited Daffodil Books and Gifts Romantasy Store in Eugene, OR. It looks like the store (and its neighboring donut shop) were busy!
Brian and Charlotte at Daffodil Books & Gifts in Eugene, OR
A great crowd inside Daffodil Books & Gifts
PNBA’s Tiffany and Brian went to Hodgepodge Books & Taps, where customers were invited to paint tiles.
At least three Seattle area bookstores encouraged donations for Books to Prisoners, with purchases matched through May 5, 2025:
Phinney Books’ Books to Prisoners display,
Third Place Books’ Books to Prisoners display,
… and Queen Anne Book Company’s Books to Prisoners Display.
