The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Some of the best ideas in our industry don't come from big budgets; they come from conversations between booksellers who are willing to share what's working. I'd love to help foster more of those connections. Continue Reading
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is proud to announce its innovative industry partnership with Batch for Books, to provide booksellers with a simpler, more efficient way to manage invoices and payments. After beginning our collaboration with Batch in 2025, HBG will officially go live with Batch on July 7, Continue Reading
With the payment plan option available to SIBA bookstore members, bookstores will be able to renew at a monthly payment rate, but with the option to make larger partial payments or even pay the entire balance with no extra fees. Continue Reading
In the new policy, NVNR commits to a more expansive accessibility culture, including the introduction of an Accessibility Pass, which allows the holder to go to the front of the line for food, author signings, and entry to events. Continue Reading
Designed to help book buyers learn to improve discounts and margins by shifting frontlist buying directly to publishers using Edelweiss in conjunction with a publisher rep. It includes Edelweiss terminology, using markup catalogs, and how to create Edelweiss export rules. Continue Reading
If you wait to find a way to bring peace to the world there’s a good chance that nothing will be accomplished. Instead, I recommend bringing about peace in any small way that is available to you. Live as peacefully and as generously as possible. -Ann Patchett Continue Reading
A celebration of the spirit and dedication of book people in the NAIBA and SIBA regions. Honorees include authors, members of the book industry, and indie booksellers. For conference attendees, the dinner is a place to recognize the achievements of their friends and compatriots. Continue Reading
NVNR attendees have until July 10 to make their room reservations at the at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel at the reduced conference rate of $185 per night. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Books Across Borders is extending the application deadline for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 fellowship program to July 1. Continue Reading
Shows book buyers all the ins and outs of ordering through Ingram. You'll learn Ingram terminology, Ingram Publisher Services, how to choose primary and secondary warehouses, and strategies to meet the minimum requirement for reduced shipping. Continue Reading
