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Karen Germain
Mar 15, 20242 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 7, 20242 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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Karen Germain
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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...
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Karen Germain
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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...
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Karen Germain
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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...
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Karen Germain
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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...
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Karen Germain
Oct 19, 20233 min read
Indie Bookstore Morale Boost!
This week has been rough. As many of you already know, the indie bookstore where I work, Tattered Cover, has announced that it has filed...
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Karen Germain
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Fallcon 2023
I've just returned from spending a blur of a morning speaking with book reps at Fallcon 2023. Fallcon is a regional booksellers...
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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 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 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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