SIBA publishes store profiles in its newsletter as a way to introduce stores to the book industry at large. A tailored version also runs in the consumer-targeted The Southern Bookseller Review to introduce stores to readers and potential new customers. Continue Reading
Did you know? January 31st is the first annual Friends of Fantasy Day. Created by Rachel Randolph, a bookseller with Parnassus Books in Nashville, and taken up by indie booksellers nationwide, its mission is to connect readers, authors, and bookstores through their mutual love of the fantastical. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week. Continue Reading
Independent Publishers Caucus to celebrate third annual Indie Press Month NEW YORK, New York (January 7, 2026) — The Independent Publisher’s Caucus (IPC) is pleased to announce its third annual celebration of Indie Press Month, taking place in March 2026. With more than sixty IPC... Continue Reading
Reality meets fantasy in the Winter RTNX list for young readers. Stories of other worlds, fairy tales, and visitations from the future stand alongside stories of real world heroism and facing real world problems. No reader could be bored with this bookshelf! Continue Reading
SIBA congratulates the three booksellers who have earned their certifications from the Professional Booksellers School (PBS). Continue Reading
Each year SIBA hosts a virtual orientation for members where they can learn about the organization, learn about their member benefits, and receive a quick tour of where to find things on SIBA's website. The entire SIBA staff is on hand to present and answer questions. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, podcasts, playlists, albums, songs, TV shows, and movies that have us captivated this week. Continue Reading
Ten SIBA bookstores in nine different states will host one-day gatherings throughout March that include bookseller education, meet-the-author luncheons, networking, and idea shares on what’s working at attendee stores. This programming is FREE to SIBA member bookstores, and includes lunch. Continue Reading
2025 was a time of both triumphs and challenges for SIBA and SIBA's membership. On the one hand, SIBA's 50th anniversary was a year of steady growth in both membership numbers, and member engagement. Continue Reading
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The books, music, podcasts, movies, TV shows, and general things in life your SIBA staff are into. Continue Reading
