Now more than ever, with so much change and challenge in our industry, it’s important to be in community. Come to New Voices New Rooms to be with other booksellers and help each other solve problems, offer encouragement, and come up with great ideas. You’ll also have fun and be inspired! Our publisher partners are making notes of who’s coming and looking to engage with you, as are their authors (and their books!). And when you arrive, you’ll remember how good it feels to get out of the store and take care of your business. Register here.

Schedule Sneak Peak! Monday, August 7

The day will be filled with early arrivals and catching up, as many of booksellers will be seeing each other in person for the first time since the pandemic. NVNR 2023 officially kicks off at 5:00 PM with the Earlybird Reception - enjoy a cocktail while you mix and mingle with friends and colleagues. Authors Sharon Cameron, Crystal Hana Kim, Andrea Tang , Douglas Brunt, Kate Clayborn, Tony Keith will all be there.

Schedule Sneak Peak! Tuesday, August 8

Tuesday is dedicated to bookseller -to-bookseller networking:

• Julia Fabris McBride Keynote Address.The author of  “When Everyone Leads” will lead an interactive discussion on the power of collaborative leadership models.
• Serendipity Session, where  “unexpected encounters are often where ideas, new connections, insights, and opportunities flourish.”
• Bookseller retreats. Talk to your colleagues about common issues
• Four Choices for Bookstore Bus Tours of bookstores in N. VA and DC area.
• Indie Press Author Reception featuring over two dozen authors, including Diane Flynt, Amrita Chakrabarti Myers, Danny Caine, Monic Ductan, Martin Clark, Zachary Pace, Christine McDonough, Erica Trabold, Camille Gomera-Tavarez, Dannagal Goldthwaite Young, Donna Hemans, Brittany Means, Wickliffe Walker, Kim Coleman Foote, Stephanie Y. Evans, PhD, Zack and Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos, Letisha Marrero, Terese Schlachter, Jennie Miller Helderman, Toni Shiloh, Barbara Jenkins, Chloe Garcia Roberts, Elizabeth Horn.

Register for NVNR here | Sign up for the Orientation on 7/12 at 3 PM Eastern.