Recognizing that travel expenses are a major factor in a store’s decision on whether to attend the conference, NVNR has opened up two dedicated channels in its Discord community for booksellers to arrange ride and room shares. Continue Reading
Beyond the education sessions, author keynotes, and receptions, it’s those moments when booksellers connect, network, and have fun hanging out together that receive the most attention. Continue Reading
Any bookstore with an active events program, or that is looking to enhance its events program and bring in more authors, should maintain an up-to-date publicity kit. Its purpose is to connect with publicists and show them why the bookstore is an excellent event partner for their authors. Continue Reading
Winter catalog orders open soon! Suzanne Shoger, Director of RAMP, a regional consortium that includes SIBA, GLIBA, NAIBA, and CALIBA, will discuss the winter holiday catalog program. She will show how booksellers can participate in title choices and sell more books to existing and new customers. Continue Reading
Specifically for owners with stores open less than 18 months or not yet open. Meet with other business owners who have faced or are facing some of the same challenges you are. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
It has come to the attention of SIBA that an independent company has filed to trademark "Blind Date with a Book." SIBA is adding our voice to the advocacy to object to the trademark application, and we need your help urgently. Continue Reading
The Book Worm Bookstore in Powder Springs, Georgia, is a finalist for the 2026 PW Bookstore of the Year Continue Reading
SIBA's high retention rate -- well above the average for associations -- indicates SIBA's booksellers are engaged and successful businesses, even in a volatile economy. Continue Reading
From panels to receptions to featured authors at meals, NVNR offers many opportunities to get your author in front of booksellers from SIBA and NAIBA. An intimate experience on a grand scale, author appearances are curated to reach their perfect audience of booksellers. Continue Reading
Fast and fun for both bookstores and publishers! It is a chance to put faces to the names you may only see attached to an event grid, and to find new opportunities to get your authors in front of readers. Continue Reading
IPC's Indie-to-Indie program was created specifically to help booksellers stock and promote small press titles. Booksellers receive monthly topical "playlists" for displays, access to galleys, lists of essential backlist, and a directory of indie presses that includes distributor and sales rep info. Continue Reading
