Staying profitable is what allows a business to stay in business. It is fundamental to sustainability, and therefore key to realizing your store's mission and serving the needs of your customers. Continue Reading
NVNR
New Voices New Rooms programming from SIBA & NAIBA
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
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
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
NVNR's Events/Marketing/Promotions Track offers sessions for both new and seasoned events managers, with chance to hear creative ideas from booksellers and learn what publishers and publicists consider when they are building tours for their authors. 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
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
Visiting Greedy Reads, Charm City, Growing Minds & Backwater Books Continue Reading
Visiting Snug Books, Bird in Hand, Greedy Reads: Remington 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