Indie Bookstore Spotlight: The Next Chapter Books and Gifts
Our November indie bookstore partner is The Next Chapter Books and Gifts, located in Ohama, Nebraska. The Next Chapter Books and Gifts...
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Karen Germain
Nov 142 min read
In Need of a Surprise? Introducing The Surprise Box!
I've just added a new product to the Books Inside Boxes store: The Surprise Box. I've been creating boxes for a year and half, and I have...
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Karen Germain
Nov 132 min read
Book Boxes for the Holidays
It's hard to believe that the holiday shopping season has already begun. The bookstore where I work is fully decorated for the winter...
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Karen Germain
Nov 62 min read
November Literary Road Trip Box: Nebraska
Our November Literary Road Trip Box takes us to the birthplace of author Willa Cather, the home of the invention of Kool-Aid, and the...
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Karen Germain
Oct 242 min read
Thank You The Mouse Diva!
I often mention all of the people that I've met since starting Books Inside Boxes. It never ceases to amaze me how many people took a...
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Karen Germain
Oct 233 min read
Oh My Goodness...Subscriptions Selling Out!
The picture above is me, back in August 2023, with the boxes for the original sixteen subscribers. This was the first Literary Road Trip...
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Karen Germain
Sep 202 min read
Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Skylark Bookshop
Our September Literary Road Trip Box is themed to the state of Missouri and our indie bookstore partner is Skylark Bookshop. Skylark...
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Karen Germain
Aug 162 min read
Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Homer Bookstore
Themed to the state of Alaska, our August 2024 Literary Road Trip box was created in collaboration with Homer Bookstore. Located on the...
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Karen Germain
Jun 132 min read
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...
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Karen Germain
Jun 73 min read
Let's Start a Trend
I'm here to ask you to join me in starting a trend. Let's change things and help independent bookstores. I have an idea that has been...
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Karen Germain
Jun 62 min read
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...
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Karen Germain
May 292 min read
Reading Regionally
This past winter, I participated in a bookseller commitee for the Reading the West book awards. The Reading the West book awards is an...
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Karen Germain
May 222 min read
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....
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Karen Germain
May 152 min read
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.
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Karen Germain
Apr 212 min read
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...
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Karen Germain
Apr 201 min read
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...
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Karen Germain
Apr 192 min read
Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Pete & Freddy's Pages Aplenty
An Indie bookstore spotlight for Pete & Freddy's pages Aplenty in Mentone, Indiana.
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Karen Germain
Apr 52 min read
April Literary Road Trip Box: Indiana
Basketball, the birthplace of "The King of Pop," and the Indianapolis 500....our April Box takes us to Indiana! Nicknamed The Hoosier...
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Karen Germain
Mar 152 min read
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...
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Karen Germain
Mar 72 min read
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! ...
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