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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: The Nook
Located in Brookings, South Dakota, The Nook is our January 2026 Literary Road Trip indie bookstore partner. From the moment you step inside, The Nook feels like more than a bookstore—it’s a warm, welcoming space designed for readers to linger, connect, and feel at home. Owner Laci Thompson opened The Nook in February 2023 with a vision of creating a community hub where stories and people come together. At the end of 2024, the store was forced to temporarily close due to dam
Karen Germain
6 days ago2 min read


Independent Bookstore Day 2025
One of my favorite holidays is coming soon: Independent Bookstore Day! Independent Bookstore Day falls on the last Saturday in April....
Karen Germain
Apr 22, 20252 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...
Karen Germain
Jun 7, 20243 min read


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


The Manicurist's Daughter and Related Fundraiser
I recently finished an advance reader's copy of Susan Lieu's memoir, The Manicurist's Daughter. Lieu's memoir was published today (...
Karen Germain
Mar 12, 20242 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...
Karen Germain
Oct 6, 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.
Karen Germain
Aug 14, 20232 min read
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