Weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and forest fires are a fact of life in the South. When they occur, SIBA will reach out to its members who have been affected to offer aid and connect them with resources that can help them survive and recover. Continue Reading
NVNR is FRESH! I love the fact that SIBA and NAIBA join forces to present this unique conference, giving us an opportunity to interact with fellow booksellers from the South and Mid-Atlantic regions, meet up with authors, and network with publishers. Continue Reading
Dave gives a whirlwind tour of Omnibus, taking booksellers through the process of identifying inventory that needs to be restocked and creating and sending orders, receiving orders and managing inventory. Continue Reading
Visiting Greedy Reads, Charm City, Growing Minds & Backwater Books Continue Reading
Visiting Snug Books, Bird in Hand, Greedy Reads: Remington Continue Reading
The relationship of the store with its community is why bookstores are often seen not just as "shops" but as cultural institutions. And it is what makes independent bookstores so important and so beloved by their patrons and customers. Continue Reading
I’m so excited to see booksellers descend on Baltimore! The city is full of neighborhoods all with their own character, history, and atmosphere–much like independent bookstores, in fact. Continue Reading
Print appeals to a reader's creative side, it's tangibility inspires a feeling of trust, and it's longevity tends to increase purchases. Continue Reading
The Winter Catalog is a marketing piece that stays relevant for the entire season. It can be places your bookstore isn't, but your customers (and potential customers) are. Continue Reading
Visiting The Ivy Bookstore, Atomic Books, and Urban Reads Bookstore Continue Reading
Education tracks at NVNR allow booksellers to focus on a particular aspect of their business in a more comprehensive way. Continue Reading
One of my favorite things about NVNR is the chance to spend time with people who understand both the joys and challenges of bookselling. Continue Reading
