This Saturday, independent bookstores put their own twist on Small Business Saturday with Indies First. For the third year, authors support independent bookstores as they kick off the holiday season. Find a participating store near you, whether you’re in your own neighborhood or visiting family; the American Booksellers Association compiled stores celebrating Indies First on …
Today’s the last day to nominate a town for a $500,000 Small Business Revolution on Main Street Award! (Sorry I didn’t let you know earlier; I just found out about it from independent bookstore Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT.) This contest is a great opportunity for communities whose local businesses could use a hand. Click …
Last year, Sherman Alexie came up with the idea for writers to support their local indie by volunteering to work at the store on Small Business Saturday 2013. Alexie called the appeal “Indies First,” and entreated authors to link to an indie to sell their books online. The day was a huge hit. Thousands of authors volunteered as …
