Booksellers have selected Victoria Ball's artwork from Tomorrow Bright Before Us to be the cover of the 2026 Winter "Gifts for Readers" Catalog. Continue Reading
The SIBA Board is seeking volunteers to serve on its new Benefits Committee. The purpose of the committee is to get member feedback on the benefits and programming currently offered by SIBA. Continue Reading
There are a myriad of ways bookstores use both the summer and winter catalogs in their seasonal marketing - not only to sell books, but also to raise the bookstore's visibility and reach new customers. Continue Reading
New Voices New Rooms is holding orientation sessions for booksellers and exhibitors on July 15. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Stores that participate in ABACUS receive individual “report cards” with key performance indicators that can help you with benchmarking and financial decision-making. Continue Reading
New for 2026, New Voices New Rooms is introducing the NVNR Exhibit Hall Buyers Raffle, where every order placed at the conference earns a chance to win a $1000 cash prize. Continue Reading
ABACUS is extremely useful for your store. First, it forces you to take a good look at your store’s finances. Secondly, being able to compare your store’s data with other similar stores allows you to get objective feedback about where your strengths and weaknesses are. Numbers don't lie! Continue Reading
Applications are open for RISE Bookselling Scholarship to UK Booksellers Association Conference. Booksellers who wish to apply to attend can complete the application form and upload a cover letter in English (Word, PDF). Applications are due June 5. The RISE Bookselling Conference is also one... Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Direct mail can be very effective at reaching new customers beyond the store's usual customer base and social media following. It is also a good way to expand a store's reach into new areas and markets. Continue Reading
There are two things booksellers can do RIGHT NOW to make an impact on the Winter Catalog: Vote for the Cover, and suggest books. Continue Reading
