The team at Resist Booksellers will share their approach to social media, with an emphasis on showing up authentically in a relatable and sustainable way. Continue Reading
SIBA member bookstores are eligible for a discount on the Bookstore Finances course Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
The Southern Book Prize is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Prize, honoring great Southern literature as chosen by Southern independent booksellers and readers who love Southern stories. Continue Reading
Booksellers are encouraged to suggest the books they would like to see in either the summer or winter catalog. Titles must be new summer or fall 2026 releases. Publishers take bookseller support into account when they are deciding which titles to put in the catalog. Continue Reading
One of SIBA's goals for its new website is to bring its member bookstores front and center, showcasing the vibrant nature of Southern bookselling. Continue Reading
The team at Parnassus will discuss how they successfully run five subscription clubs, covering book selection, branding, logistics around receiving and mailing boxes, and managing their customer database Continue Reading
RTRWG is an alliance of organizations protecting freedom of expression and combating censorship. It devlopes tools for people facing book banning challenges in their communities, especially tools around effective language and leadership. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Booksellers can now see the growing gallery of authors who will be at the March Madness events next month. Because March Madness events tend to be smaller events, the author lunch quickly becomes a close conversation between the booksellers and the authors. Continue Reading
Author submissions are now open for the 2026 New Voices New Rooms Annual Conference, to be held August 2-5 in Baltimore, Maryland. Continue Reading
A roundup of actions 65 stores in SIBA’s territory took on January 30th. Continue Reading
