About Bookselling

05 Jul

Booksellers on Becoming Inclusive Places for Dialogue and Discovery Through Activism

In the first of six articles highlighting bookseller suggestions aimed at helping stores strengthen the unique role they play in their communities, here is a look at ideas in the category of activism.

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29 Jun

Register Now for ABA Webinar on Off-Site Event Planning

Booksellers can register now for the “Take Your Show on the Road: Managing Large-Scale Off-Site Events” webinar, which will take place on Tuesday, July 11, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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27 Jun

ABA to Present Webinars on Off-Site Event Planning, Basic Sales Techniques

ABA member booksellers can register now for a July 11 webinar on managing large-scale off-site events; in August, ABA will present a webinar on basic sales techniques.

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07 Jun

Porter Square’s David Sandberg on the Turin International Book Fair

Porter Square Books owner David Sandberg, the recipient of a scholarship sponsored by Europa Editions and Other Press, writes about his experiences at the Turin International Book Fair.

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24 May

Communicating With Our Community: A Letter From Outgoing ABA President Betsy Burton

In her final letter as ABA president, Betsy Burton reflects on years of constructive communication between ABA and individual publishers.

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23 May

Birthday Buckets Drive Business to MudPuddles

The Birthday Buckets program at MudPuddles Toys & Books offers young customers the opportunity to fill a bin with the toys and books they want for their birthday and bring it to the attention of friends and family.

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17 May

Around Indies

Brick & Mortar Books to open in Washington; New owner for Winston Smith Books; McLean & Eakin, Broadway Books to mark 25 years; Queens Bookshop Initiative lands storefront; New staff at Kramerbooks, [words] Bookstore

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11 May

IndieCommunication: Book Subscription Clubs, Sales Tax on Shipping & More

The IndieCommunication newsletter of May 11 includes information on growing sales through book subscription clubs, charging sales tax on shipping, a new Kobo eReader, and more.

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10 May

Bronx Book Fair Panel Looks to Libraries, Bookstores to Combat Book Deserts

A panel discussion on book deserts at the May 6 Bronx Book Fair featured ABA CEO Oren Teicher and The Lit. Bar’s Noelle Santos in conversation with other members of the literary community.

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03 May

Booksellers Mark Third Independent Bookstore Day With Festive Celebrations

More than 400 bookstores nationwide celebrated Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 29, with all-day events featuring author signings, special discounts, and book-themed refreshments.

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02 May

Sign Up Now for May 11 Webinar on Creating a Store Press Kit

May 10 is the deadline for booksellers to register for a webinar on creating a press kit that will communicate their bookstores strongest selling points to publishers.

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26 Apr

Webinar to Present Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Best Press Kit for Your Store

On May 11, ABA will host a webinar on creating a press kit that will prepare booksellers for their next conversation with publishers. The webinar will be presented by marketing consultant Maribeth Pelly.

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25 Apr

Tips for Safer Computing

ABA Systems Administrator Josh Harding shares a few tips to help improve the stability of your computer and keep sensitive information safe.

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20 Apr

January–March 2017: ABA Member Stores Opening/Sold

The first quarter of 2017 saw six ABA member store openings and six sales of existing businesses to new owners.

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19 Apr

Ci5: Delivering a Deep-Dive Analysis of Trends in Children’s Books

Allison Risbridger of NPD Book broke down the numbers during the Children’s Institute featured talk “Where Are We and Where Are We Going? Trends and Findings in Children’s Bookselling.”

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About ABA

The American Booksellers Association, a national not-for-profit trade organization, works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.

Independent bookstores act as community anchors; they serve a unique role in promoting the open exchange of ideas, enriching the cultural life of communities, and creating economically vibrant neighborhoods.

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