They plan to go to community gatherings with an inventory of books and merchandise by queer authors and artists, but the long-term goal is to find a location somewhere in the city to open up a brick-and-mortar store. Continue Reading
While it is far too early to make any predictions about winners, one thing is abundantly clear: readers adore their indie bookstores. Continue Reading
Linda-Marie Barrett, the executive director of the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance, will step down at the end of 2026. Continue Reading
I think it’s an underdiscussed and bonkers fact that the quiet agreement of professional criticism that, someday, you will become the sworn enemy of somebody in your very small artistic industry, because you can’t like every book. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Hurricane Isaias is projected to become a Category 3 by the time it makes landfall on Saturday. Bookstores on the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida Gulf Coasts are especially at risk. But bookstores in Tennessee will also feel the effects as Isaias moves inland on Sunday. Continue Reading
Tamara Olmedo of Cuentos y Cafe BIPOC Bookstore and Ben Adams of All Good Books will be the moderators for the upcoming New and Prospective Owners Retreat on November 5. Continue Reading
An actionable, toolkit-focused session dedicated to transforming Libro.fm sales into a sustainable, low-effort, high-efficiency revenue stream. Continue Reading
The Southern Book Prize not only recognizes and honors great Southern books, but also shows what indie bookseller support can do for the books they love. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Southern independent booksellers have selected the finalists for the Southern Book Prize, representing bookseller favorites from 2026 that are Southern in nature. Continue Reading
Bookstores using the catalog in their promotions now have marketing assets available, including EPUB editions for embedding, social media graphics, and downloadable in-store signage. Continue Reading
