Congratulations to Annie Bloom’s Books, Portland, Ore., which will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Sunday, October 28, with an afternoon party. The bookshop will serve cake, sparkling beverages, and coffee; raffle off prizes; and have a weekend sale on select titles. At 2 p.m., a toast will be made to Bobby “Annie” Tichenor, owner and co-founder of …
Roberta Dyer, an owner of Broadway Books in Portland, is retiring from the partnership. Kim Bissell, who has been working at the store since early September, will be Sally McPherson’s new business partner at the store. The following is excerpted from Roberta’s email to customers. My friends, as I prepare to hang up my …
Chapter One Book Store is FORTY– and fabulous! The Hamilton, Montana indie will start celebrating on Friday, April 4th. Throughout the day will be sales. How much? On what? Stop by to find out. Their invitations promise “sales of our own quirky choosing.” Sounds fun to me! Treats and more will make Friday night fly …
Congratulations and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Auntie’s Bookstore in Spokane, WA. They just turned 35! They emailed customers and friends to spread the word that on Saturday, October 19th they want to celebrate with the community that has supported them. Here’s their invitation to all you people who love Auntie’s: “Join us for food, drinks, music …
