New Voice New Rooms has extended its early-bird pricing through Friday, May 1, 2026, giving booksellers an extra day to receive a reduced rate when they register for a full conference event pass. Continue Reading
Over 140 people from more than 90 bookstores have already taken advantage of NVNR's early-bird pricing and registered for New Voices New Rooms 2026. Is your store on the list? Continue Reading
Congratulations to the booksellers who received NVNR Travel Grants to attend the New Voices New Rooms 2026 Conference in Baltimore, MD. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Nomination deadline is May 21, 2026. Nominations are now open for booksellers to serve on the SIBA Board. Consider someone today for a board position. Candidates must be from a SIBA core member in good standing. Self-nominations are encouraged, and anyone can nominate. Board terms are three... Continue Reading
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
The Book Worm Bookstore in Powder Springs, Georgia, is a finalist for the 2026 PW Bookstore of the Year Continue Reading
