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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Bookpeople of Moscow
The indie bookstore collaboration for the June Literary Road Trip Box is with Bookpeople of Moscow. Located in Moscow, Idaho, Bookpeople...
Karen Germain
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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June Literary Road Trip Box: Idaho
The June 2024 Literary Road Trip Box takes us to the "Gem State." This state is also home to the deepest river gorge in North America and...
Karen Germain
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Lion's Mouth Bookstore
The May Literary Road Trip Box is themed to the state of Wisconsin and the indie bookstore collaboration is with Lion's Mouth Bookstore....
Karen Germain
May 22, 20242 min read
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May Literary Road Trip Box: Wisconsin
A reveal of the Books Inside Boxes Ma7 2024 Literary Road Trip Box themed to the state of Wisconsin.
Karen Germain
May 15, 20242 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Books & Whimsy
The second indie bookstore collaboration for the April Literary Road Trip box is with Books & Whimsy. Books & Whimsy is a used bookstore...
Karen Germain
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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Giveaway!!!! - Independent Bookstore Day
On the last Saturday in April we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day! It's a fantastic day to shop at your favorite independent bookstore...
Karen Germain
Apr 20, 20241 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Pete & Freddy's Pages Aplenty
An Indie bookstore spotlight for Pete & Freddy's pages Aplenty in Mentone, Indiana.
Karen Germain
Apr 19, 20242 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Ferguson Books & More
The March Literary Roadtrip Box was themed to the state of North Dakota and created in collaboration with Ferguson Books & More. Ferguson...
Karen Germain
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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March Literary Road Trip Box - North Dakota
As we approach the end of winter, our March Literary Road Trip box heads to the coldest state in the continental U.S. - North Dakota! ...
Karen Germain
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Thank You Books
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Thank You Books is the partner indie bookstore for the February Literary Road Trip Box. Their signature...
Karen Germain
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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February Literary Road Trip Box- Alabama
The February 2024 Literary Road Trip Box is themed to the state of Alabama! I have been through Alabama on a road trip, but I don't think...
Karen Germain
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs
Last week, Ryan Castillo, a marketing manager for Redfin reached out and asked if I'd contribute to an article that he was writing based...
Karen Germain
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Why I've Left Goodreads
As with many avid readers, I like to keep track of the books that I have read. Starting in middle school, I used a spiral notebook to log...
Karen Germain
Jan 24, 20243 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Hockessin Bookshelf
The January Literary Road Trip box is themed to Delaware and created in collaboration with Hockessin Bookshelf. Hockessin Bookshelf is...
Karen Germain
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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January Literary Road Trip Box- Delaware
Travel to Delaware with our January Literary Road Trip Box. Delaware is the "First State" and according to their tourism board, they have...
Karen Germain
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Wheatberry Books
The December Literary Road Trip Box is themed to Ohio and created in collaboration with Wheatberry Books. Wheatberry Books is located in...
Karen Germain
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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December Literary Road Trip Box - Ohio!
Buckeyes, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a roadside attraction that is the World's Largest Picnic Basket... the December box takes us...
Karen Germain
Dec 13, 20231 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Browsers Bookshop
I started Books Inside Boxes with the primary goal of introducing readers to indie bookstores in different states. I do this through my...
Karen Germain
Nov 22, 20231 min read
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November Literary Road Trip Box- Washington!
We head to the pacific northwest with our November Literary Road Trip Box themed to the state of Washington. Washington has dramatic...
Karen Germain
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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Vacation Bookshop Visits: Key West and Miami
I've just returned home from my 10th wedding anniversary trip to Florida. We took a sunset cruise on a yacht, ate tons of crab fritters,...
Karen Germain
Nov 9, 20233 min read
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