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Orders are Open for the Summer Reading Gift Catalog
Orders are Open for the Summer Reading Gift Catalog

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the 2026 Summer Reading catalog is a cornerstone for store seasonal marketing plans and an invaluable tool for attracting new customers. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/4/2026


Call for Authors: New Voices New Rooms Annual Conference
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Call for Authors: New Voices New Rooms Annual Conference

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

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/4/2026


Who Will You Meet at March Madness?
Who Will You Meet at March Madness?

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

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/4/2026


NVNR 2026 Call for Authors
NVNR 2026 Call for Authors

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

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/4/2026


From the Membership Coordinator: SIBA Bookstores Say ICE Out
From the Membership Coordinator: SIBA Bookstores Say ICE Out

A roundup of actions 65 stores in SIBA’s territory took on January 30th. Continue Reading

Postedby Candice Huber
Date posted02/4/2026


NVNR 2026: Hotel Reservations Are Now Open
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NVNR 2026: Hotel Reservations Are Now Open

Room reservations are now open for the 2026 New Voices New Rooms Conference, happening August 2-6 in Baltimore, Maryland. Early reservations are strongly encouraged, so don’t delay! Book now to lock in the discounted rate. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/2/2026


What We're Reading, Listening to, and Watching This Week (2/1/2026)
What We're Reading, Listening to, and Watching This Week (2/1/2026)

The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/1/2026


Aid for MN
Aid for MN

Reprinted with the generous permission of NAIBA. Our thoughts are with our bookselling friends in Minnesota who are standing up, speaking out, providing safe spaces, and working diligently to support their communities in the midst of danger, turmoil, and strife. Continue Reading

Postedby Kit Little
Date posted01/29/2026


Publicity Speed Dating 2026 in NYC Now Open to SIBA Stores
Publicity Speed Dating 2026 in NYC Now Open to SIBA Stores

NAIBA, SIBA's programming partner for the New Voices New Rooms annual conference, has opened one of their signature events to SIBA stores. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted01/28/2026


Read This Next! February Titles
Read This Next! February Titles

What indie booksellers are reading and recommending this month! Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted01/27/2026


SIBA Offers Travel Grants for March Madness Bookseller Series
SIBA Offers Travel Grants for March Madness Bookseller Series

New to 2026, SIBA is offering up to 50 travel grants of $100/each to booksellers who travel 75+ miles each way to attend a March Madness gathering. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted01/26/2026


What We're Reading, Listening to, and Watching This Week (1/25/2026)
What We're Reading, Listening to, and Watching This Week (1/25/2026)

The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted01/25/2026