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NVNR Publicity Speed Dating: An invitation to publishers and publicists
NVNR Publicity Speed Dating: An invitation to publishers and publicists

Meet booksellers from NAIBA and SIBA and hear about all the unique events they host in their stores. This virtual event begins at 9:30 am and ends at around 4:30 pm, with a lunch break. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted03/9/2026


Summer Catalog Ads Close March 15
Summer Catalog Ads Close March 15

SIBA booksellers LOVE our summer catalog. They use it from Memorial Day to Labor Day in multiple ways to reach readers in-store, at offsites, and virtually. Continue Reading

Postedby Linda-Marie Barrett
Date posted03/9/2026


March is Indie Press Month
March is Indie Press Month

IPC invites independent bookstores nationwide to participate in an in-store display contest and a social media campaign to take place throughout the month of March. IPC will award $2,000 in cash prizes–including $500 to the bookstore with the winning display, and $100 to runner ups. Continue Reading

Date posted02/17/2026


NVNR 2026 Call for Authors
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


Call for Authors: March Madness 2026
Call for Authors: March Madness 2026

Submission deadline: January 31, 2026 Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted01/1/2026


Shout-out to An Industry Friend and Partner: Shelf Awareness
Shout-out to An Industry Friend and Partner: Shelf Awareness

Shelf Awareness is a free daily email that covers the indie bookselling business. They consider their mission to "help indie bookstores succeed." Continue Reading

Postedby Linda-Marie Barrett
Date posted12/10/2025