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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...
Karen Germain
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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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...
Karen Germain
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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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...
Karen Germain
Oct 23, 20243 min read
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October Literary Road Trip Box: Vermont
The October 2024 "Spooky Season" box takes us to the state famous for its maple syrup, and home of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. It is...
Karen Germain
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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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...
Karen Germain
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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September 2024 Literary Road Trip Box: Missouri
The September 2024 Literary Road Trip box is themed to the state of Missouri. I've had the pleasure of visiting this state twice,...
Karen Germain
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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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...
Karen Germain
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Literary Road Trip Book Club Launch!
I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the Literary Road Trip Book Club! This monthly zoom meeting will be an exclusive benefit to...
Karen Germain
Aug 9, 20241 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Tattered Cover
The July Indie Bookstore partner is Tattered Cover in Colorado. This collaboration was very meaningful for me, as I've been an bookseller...
Karen Germain
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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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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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...
Karen Germain
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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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...
Karen Germain
May 29, 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: 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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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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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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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...
Karen Germain
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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Independent Bookstore Spotlight: The Conundrum Books & Puzzles
Our October Independent Bookstore Collaboration is with The Conundrum Books & Puzzles located in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Book lover...
Karen Germain
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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