SIBA is offering two practice sessions for registered booksellers who would like to try out their store pitches before making their presentations to publicists Continue Reading
In 2017, Linda-Marie joined SIBA as assistant executive director and, in 2020, became the executive director. She’s honored to be part of a vibrant, caring organization committed to creating programming and opportunities for SIBA booksellers to connect, learn, and improve their businesses. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Exhibitor Sales and Attendee Registrations are now open for the 2026 New Voices New Rooms (NVNR) conference in Baltimore, Maryland, from August 2-5. Continue Reading
Independent publishers are eager to work creatively with independent bookstores of all sizes and stripes. Have lunch with Daniel O'Brien next week and find out how. Continue Reading
Andrea "Andi" Richardson has been a book nerd for her entire life, reading all the paperbacks her parents left around the house far younger than she should have, like most of her Gen X counterparts. Continue Reading
SIBA sends out a variety of email newsletters to its members. You can control which newsletters you want to receive right from your Member Compass. Continue Reading
Since its launch last week, twenty bookstores have already expressed an interest in the SIBA Free Subscription to classes from the Professional Booksellers School. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Any writer working on a full-length manuscript, graphic novel, or comic who is currently employed at a physical book or comic store in the U.S. and has been for a minimum of three months is eligible. Continue Reading
In her career in the book industry, Nicki has worked as a buyer and manager for both independent and chain bookstores, and in editing, graphic design, and book design for bookstores and small presses. Continue Reading
SIBA is pleased to announce that member bookstores, including all store staff, now have free access to a collection of five independent study classes, and all accompanying course material (a $410 value). Continue Reading
