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Independent Bookstore Day: How to Make it Work for Your Store
Independent Bookstore Day is a joyous event we already work collaboratively on in our community. We want to talk about how we can make it better and better. Continue Reading
Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/17/2026
Building Your Brand on Social Media
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
Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/16/2026
Bookstore Finance Course Discount for SIBA Members
SIBA member bookstores are eligible for a discount on the Bookstore Finances course Continue Reading
Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/16/2026
What We're Reading, Listening to, and Watching This Week (2/15/2026)
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/15/2026
2026 Southern Book Prize Recipients Announced
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
Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/14/2026
The Best in Summer Reading: Call for Catalog Suggestions
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
Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/11/2026
SIBA Adds Bookstore Directory, Showcase to Website
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
Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/11/2026
Subscription Book Clubs & Kids Programming
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
Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/9/2026
Banned Book Resources from the Right to Read Working Group
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
Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/9/2026
What We're Reading, Listening to, and Watching This Week (2/8/2026)
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted02/8/2026
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