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Karen Germain
Sep 20, 20231 min read
Fox and I Themed Book Box
Our monthly Literary Road Trip Box is our signature item, but we are branching out with additional themed boxes in time for the holidays....
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Karen Germain
Sep 18, 20232 min read
Book Sanctuary Cities
As a bookseller at an indie bookstore, I consider myself knowledgable about the issues facing the book industry and literary issues in...
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Karen Germain
Sep 13, 20231 min read
Independent Bookstore Spotlight: Booksweet
We collaborated with Booksweet,an independent bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan for our September Literary Road Trip subscription box....
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Karen Germain
Sep 12, 20232 min read
September Literary Road Trip Box: Michigan
Our September Literary Road Trip Box has been revealed and our travels took us to the state of Michigan! From the beauty of the Great...
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Karen Germain
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Preorders, Why They Matter So Much
See this enormous stack of books? This was my haul from attending a bookseller's conference last year. I had multiple tote bags filled to...
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Karen Germain
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Indie Press Spotlight: Tin House
I'm starting a new blog series called Indie Press Spotlight, to highlight my favorite small presses, and I'm starting with Tin House. I...
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Karen Germain
Aug 25, 20232 min read
Author Events in Indie Bookstores
This Saturday, the indie bookstore where I work is hosting a sold-out author event. This is a huge deal for us and for our customers....
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Karen Germain
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Books for Maui Auction: Raising Money for Those Affected by the Lahina Fire
I just learned about an incredible book-related effort to raise money for those affected by the devastating fires that hit Maui. Books...
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Karen Germain
Aug 21, 20232 min read
August Box Book: Rachel Beanland's Florence Adler Swims Forever
Stakes were high when creating the first Literary Road Trip Box. I didn't start Books Inside Boxes with an established customer base, and...
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Karen Germain
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Found in a Library Book
Old concert tickets, love letters, family photographs, grocery receipts...readers tuck these little items inside books for safe keeping...
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Karen Germain
Aug 16, 20231 min read
New Themed Book Boxes
Highlighting independent bookstores was the key idea and the starting point from which Books Inside Boxes was founded. We cannot...
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Karen Germain
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Libro.fm: The Audio Book Service that Supports Indie Bookstores
Libro.fm is the indie bookstore alternative for audio books. A bookseller tells you why you should ditch audible and try libro.fm.
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Karen Germain
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Independent Bookstore Spotlight: Thunder Road Books
Thunder Road Books in Spring Lake, New Jersey is the first independent bookstore to collaborate with Books Inside Boxes subscription service
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Karen Germain
Aug 6, 20231 min read
Reading Develops Empathy
We know that the act of reading develops empathy. Engaging with stories allows us to put ourselves in the shoes of others and relate to...
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Karen Germain
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Sarah J. Mass Indie Bookstore Exclusive
Sarah J. Mass is wildly successful. Her multiple fantasy series are all best-sellers, and any new releases are highly-anticipated. On...
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Karen Germain
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Dreams in Action: Launching My Book Subscription Box
From skin care products to fashion and jewelry, I've been a long-time fan of the subscription box. I love opening my front door to find a...
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