When you shop locally, you support your community. Small businesses appreciate your purchases and feed more money per sales dollar back into your local economy. Independent bookstores hire local booklovers and support authors beyond the bestseller lists. Every independent bookstore has a unique selection of books and gifts, so with every bookstore visit, you can …
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 …
The days after Thanksgiving are known for many things: leftovers, pie for breakfast, holiday decorating, quality time with family and friends, as well as Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday. As you feel festive, be sure to visit local, independent bookstores. Watch for the Holiday Catalog and staff recommendations online and in person at your …
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. July is the month for the national Find Waldo local celebrations. Bookstores around the Pacific Northwest and …
Celebrate ten years of celebrating independent bookstores! On Saturday April 29, 2023, bookstores and readers around the country will participate in Independent Bookstore Day festivities. Some communities have bookstore passports with prizes. Others have in-store events. This year, there’s even a nationwide Independent Bookstore Week Spirit Week leading up to the big day, with Silly …
I got into the hospitality industry because I was struck by the power of food to bring people together and its ability to offer an immediate window to the qualities human cultures share with each other. There’s no faster and better way to get to understand a person than to break bread with them. Eventually, …
Celeste Ng, 2022 official spokesperson for Indies First from Greg Galloway on Vimeo. Shop local, shop Indies First for the holidays! Independent bookstores are filled with amazing gift ideas and treasures to brighten winter days. On Saturday November 26 and year ’round, support small businesses. If you aren’t sure what bookstore is nearest to you, …
Has a special bookseller helped you discover a book you loved? Do you find yourself smiling extra-big after you visit with the staff at your local bookstore? Did someone at an independent bookstore help you find the perfect gift? When you go to your bookstore, do you enjoy sharing what you’ve been reading and hearing …
Seattle Public Library’s Summer Book Bingo is in full swing, and other communities are doing similar BINGO-inspired challenges. Hundreds of booksellers from around the country are gathered in Phoenix, AZ this week for the American Booksellers Association Children’s Institute conference, and yesterday we picked up an Indie Week BINGO card from Local First Arizona at …
Broadway Books was able to host an intimate gathering of Emilly Prado’s supporters and fans on Wednesday, February 23rd to celebrate her 2022 Pacific Northwest Book Award-winning Funeral for Flaca. It was wonderful to come together again and see people acknowledging and partaking in Emilly’s achievements. The flowers and praise she received were definitely much deserved. The festivities started off with …
