30 Apr
125 Years of ABA
About ABA

125 Years of ABA: Q&A with Dan Cullen

This year marks ABA’s 125th year of helping indie bookstores thrive. As part of our 125th anniversary celebration, we’ll be sharing interviews with key figures in the industry and exploring how the organization has changed since its inception in 1900.

Dan Cullen joined ABA in 1986 and served in several roles in the organization before ultimately becoming the Senior Strategy Officer. He retired in 2021.

This week, Dan Cullen sat down with Bookselling This Week to reminisce about his time at ABA and share his hopes for the future.

 

30 Apr
Indie Next List Interview
Children’s Bookselling

Q&A with Kate Messner, Author of May/June Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “The Trouble with Heroes”

“In a moment of grief and anger, Finn makes a big mistake. He starts to heal, grow and gain resilience with the help of nature, cookies, and the best-est dog. A beautiful story that will help middle grade kids work through big feelings,” said Nancy Baenen of Arcadia Books in Spring Green, Wisconsin.

 

23 Apr
Indie Next List Interview

A Q&A with Fredrik Backman, Author of May Indie Next List Top Pick “My Friends”

“This coming-of-age story is funny, heartfelt, and wise. Four teens with fierce loyalty to one another bond over their unstable families and a painting done by one of their own. I could read this again and again,” said Beth Mynhier of Lake Forest Book Store in Lake Forest, Illinois.