Creating space for bookseller-to-bookseller conversations and connections is a major goal of NVNR, which dedicates the last day of the program to bookseller retreats—extended sessions where booksellers share ideas and help each other solve problems. Continue Reading
You now have an extra week to nominate someone for the SIBA Board. The nomination period has been extended to May 29. Self-nominations are encouraged, and anyone can nominate. Continue Reading
Direct mail can be very effective at reaching new customers beyond the store's usual customer base and social media following. It is also a good way to expand a store's reach into new areas and markets. Continue Reading
There are two things booksellers can do RIGHT NOW to make an impact on the Winter Catalog: Vote for the Cover, and suggest books. Continue Reading
I liked the idea of Sen’s family desperately clinging to the past glory of the samurai, because desperate characters do irrational things. Continue Reading
An overview of the benefits and updates of the 2026 Winter Catalog for bookstores, including a sneak peek at the new 2026 design with more editorial content and gift items. Continue Reading
The scholarship allows eight booksellers from underrepresented groups to attend their regional independent book association trade show. Each scholarship covers the cost of travel, lodging and meals for one bookseller up to $750. Continue Reading
On June 10, Dave Lucey will talk to booksellers about the Edelweiss Omnibus system for bookstores using Square, and then on July 8, Margaret Harrison and Courtney Seitz will discuss Ingram's "Covered" digital catalogs. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Booksellers' best resource is often each other. SIBA holds two retreats for new and prospective owners each year: one in the spring and one in the fall. Continue Reading
For the first time in decades, the SIBA Winter Catalog is getting a refresh. The 2026 "Gifts for Readers" Catalog has undergone a complete redesign and features a fresh new look that evokes an indie spirit. Continue Reading
On April 23, two amazing things happened for All Good Books in Columbia, SC: they hosted author Percival Everett, who grew up in Columbia, and they received a certification as a B Corp, making them the first independent, brick-and-mortar bookstore in the U.S. to gain the certification. Continue Reading
