SIBA Booksellers can look for a return of many of their favorite programs and services in the coming year. Registration for March Madness 2025 is already open. Catalog orders will open in February. The NVNR Owners Strategy Sessions (aka "Owners Retreats") are already on the calendar with the first scheduled for January 16th. Also on the calendar for January, SIBA will hold its annual Orientation on January 29.

Reflecting the preference of its members, SIBA will continue to develop opportunities for members to meet with each other in person. But members can also look forward this year to more webinar-based sessions with the staff on SIBA programs and member benefits. Booksellers will have a chance to talk directly with staff and program developers about how to make the most out of every SIBA benefit.

And perhaps the most exciting news is that the 2025 NVNR Annual Conference will be held in Atlanta, a chance to showcase Southern bookselling from the heart of SIBA's territory.

Booksellers will face many challenges in the new year, but if there is one thing indie bookstores excel at, it is rising to a challenge. SIBA looks forward to being a partner and support for its member stores in meeting the challenges that come.