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02 Oct
About ABA
Diversity & Inclusion

Now Accepting Nominations for ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (DEIC)

Nominations are now open to fill three spots on ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (DEIC), which serves as a sounding board and advisory council on issues related to antiracism, equity, access, and representation facing the bookselling community and ABA.

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02 Oct
Awards
Contest

Celebrating 75 Years of the National Book Awards: Books Display Contest

Announcing the National Book Awards Display Contest! 

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02 Oct
Industry News
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James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program Returns for 2024

Patterson has pledged a personal contribution of $300,000, to be distributed in amounts of $500, to 600 booksellers from ABA member bookstores. 

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02 Oct
About Bookselling
Blog

Partner Spotlight: PartnerShip

PartnerShip helps small businesses save time and money on all their shipping needs. With a vast network of carrier partnerships and industry knowledge, PartnerShip can help you find all the best shipping options for your store.

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02 Oct
Specialty Bookselling

The Indie SciFi/Fantasy Bestseller List

Here is the Indie SciFi/Fantasy Bestseller List based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending September 29, 2024. 

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02 Oct
Indie Next List Preview

The November 2024 Indie Next List Preview

Here are the 25 Indie Next List and 6 Now in Paperback picks on the November 2024 Indie Next List flier.

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25 Sep
About Bookstores
Blog

International Podcast Day: Indie Bookstores With Podcasts

Monday, September 30, is International Podcast Day! Celebrate by listening to a bookish podcast from an indie bookstore!

There are plenty of indie bookstore podcasts out there. Does favorite store have one? We've rounded up a few indie bookstore podcasts to get you started.

Bookstore Explorer

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25 Sep
Advocacy

ABA Booksellers Gather in DC to Support the Credit Card Competition Act

Last night, about 50 American Booksellers Association (ABA) bookseller members from across the country traveled to DC to support the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), a bill that would require credit cards to be routed over at least two unaffiliated networks to allow small businesses a choice in taking credit card payments.

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25 Sep
Indie Next List Interview

A Q&A with Laura Dave, Author of October Indie Next List Top Pick “The Night We Lost Him”

“Laura Dave’s signature blend of twisty mystery, family drama, and moving love story is top-notch in this tender and profound exploration of grief, truth, trust, and forgiveness,” said Alyssa Raymond of Copper Dog Books in Beverly, Massachusetts.
 
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25 Sep
Specialty Bookselling

The Indie Comics and Graphic Works Bestseller List

Here is the Indie Comics and Graphic Works Bestseller List, including the Manga Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending September 22, 2024. 

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