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Carmichael's Letter Writing Campaign in Support of MN Bookstores
Carmichael's Letter Writing Campaign in Support of MN Bookstores

Johanna Hynes, sales rep and part time bookseller at Carmichaels Bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky, has sent out a call to fellow booksellers to support the bookstores of Minniapolis, whose communities are contending with the influx of federal agents. Continue Reading

Date posted01/20/2026


SIBA Bookstores Embrace Friends of Fantasy Day
SIBA Bookstores Embrace Friends of Fantasy Day

Did you know? January 31st is the first annual Friends of Fantasy Day. Created by Rachel Randolph, a bookseller with Parnassus Books in Nashville, and taken up by indie booksellers nationwide, its mission is to connect readers, authors, and bookstores through their mutual love of the fantastical. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted01/12/2026


Three SIBA Booksellers Complete Basic Bookselling Course
Three SIBA Booksellers Complete Basic Bookselling Course

SIBA congratulates the three booksellers who have earned their certifications from the Professional Booksellers School (PBS). Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted01/5/2026


Over 100 SIBA Booksellers Receive James Patterson Holiday Bonus
Over 100 SIBA Booksellers Receive James Patterson Holiday Bonus

Over a hundred booksellers across all eleven states in SIBA territory recieved a $500 holiday bonus thanks to the generosity of James Patterson. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted12/11/2025