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 …
This Saturday, November 30, is Small Business Saturday, a day that independent bookstores celebrate as Indies First– a day that reminds us to prioritize independent bookstores for holiday shopping and year-round. Shopping locally and independently strengthens communities, reduces carbon footprints, and helps keep our neighborhoods unique and thriving. When the bomb cyclone hit the Pacific …
Fireside Books and their community in Palmer, AK are hosting a Storybook Scavenger Hunt July 1- July 31, 2024, with a party August 3rd for participants and prizes. From Fireside Books: Join us for our first ever Storybook Scavenger Hunt! Take a trip through Palmer’s local businesses throughout the month of July to enjoy All Aboard …
What a way to welcome summer! Beach Books of Seaside, OR and their foodie neighbor, Chez, worked together to host a community book and food party on June 27th. Guests reserved seats at the table at Chez and got a discount on the month’s book at Beach Books. From Chez’s Instagram post: Our first Book …
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 …
From Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo, WA: With all the rushing around, unpacking boxes, scanning inventory, answering phones, and recommending books, we took a moment to have coffee, pet the dog, and unwind. And Isabelle [Ranson] created this lovely portrait of us to commemorate another wonderful year at our little bookstore. Thank you to our …
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 …
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, …
