Seattle Independent Bookstore Day is BACK! And so is our favorite glasses-wearing marmot! Join the celebration of local bookstores, local economies, local literature, and keeping your hard-earned dollars in your neighborhood. Activities and special giveaways to be announced! And, of course, Seattle-area indie bookstores are once again celebrating Indie Bookstore Day with the popular Bookstore Day …
Many booksellers from the Pacific Northwest are in Pittsburgh for the annual American Booksellers Association Winter Institute. Some participants got to tour independent bookstores. When we go to bookstores in different parts of the country and the world, we love to spot PNW authors and illustrators on the shelves. At Riverstone Books in the Squirrel …
From USA Today Sept. 26, 2025: Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities. They provide culture and community, generate local jobs and sales tax revenue, promote literacy and education, champion and center diverse and new authors, connect readers to books in a personal and authentic way and actively support the right to read and …
Portland Book Week starts today! Here’s the overview from the Portland Book Week website: Spend a week exploring 60+ independent booksellers in the Portland and Vancouver areas. Bookstore Crawl – Visit as many local, independent bookstores as you can. Pick up a bingo card at any one of the participating bookstores. Literary Events – Check …
What do you love about independent bookstores? We love the books. Every store’s selection is unique. Discover the unexpected at an indie. We love the people. The booksellers and customers tend to be top-notch humans. We love the atmosphere. Different stores have different vibes, and we love exploring them. We love the community. Through personalized …
Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. This week, were focusing on one title. It’s a classic and has been a bestseller for most …
Since 2015, James Patterson has given holiday bonuses to independent bookstore employees. He continued the beautiful tradition this year. Thank you to James Patterson and his team, the American Booksellers Association, and the readers who nominated booksellers for bonuses. Congratulations, booksellers! Here are the booksellers from the Pacific Northwest who were awarded James Patterson bonuses, …
The Book Nook was featured on USA Today October 18, 2024! How Oregon’s The Book Nook creates a safe space to celebrate stories together Local independent bookstores have never been more important. With fair access to literature under political attack, bookstores are a bulwark against censorship and an asset to the communities they serve. Each week we profile an …
Celebrate Independent Bookstores! Ten years ago, California Bookstore Day (which was inspired by Record Store Day and Free Comic Book Day) became a national Independent Bookstore Day. On the last Saturday of April, readers flock to bookstores to show their support for these cornerstones of community. Many stores will have exclusive items, free treats, or …
Sure it sounds kind of funny, but that’s because it’s FUN! This week is Independent Bookstore Day SPIRIT WEEK. It hearkens back to school spirit with its themed days of zaniness, but instead of leading up to Homecoming or Field Day, it culminates in Independent Bookstore Day. Don’t worry— you don’t have to run out …
