There is something special -- even magical -- about children's books. These are the books that made us readers. The Children's section is the most beloved in the store - by customers young and old, and by the bookstore staff. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
How many of us fly by the seat of our pants when it comes to budgeting for inventory? In this session, Candice Huber, Dean of Bookstore Finances for the Professional Booksellers School, will present practical and actionable steps for budgeting for buying, even if you're starting from scratch. Continue Reading
I think my favorite part of the job is buying. I love curating the selection of books on our shelves to reflect the shop’s personality. Continue Reading
Things to do and things not to miss in the next month. Continue Reading
Booksellers have the opportunity to hear from and meet a bevy of authors at New Voices New Rooms. There are author events scheduled every day - some at big keynote events, some at mix-and-mingle social events, and some at smaller, more focused panel sessions. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week 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
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
