Holidays

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

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. We invite readers to journey to where the joy of reading and the charm of analog activities take center stage.

It’s August! Welcome to the holiday season! Here’s a Top 10 4th Quarter (Q4) checklist of simple ways to start preparing for the holidays. 

Love is in the air! August 17 is the sixth annual Bookstore Romance Day. Any store that sells Romance Fiction titles is encouraged to participate!

Join us in celebrating the joy of giving with meaningful presents that hold stories and memories, making this holiday season truly special. Encourage your customers to shop local for the holidays, because the future is undoubtedly indie.

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

By choosing to shop local and shop indie, readers not only nurture a thriving literary culture but also sow the seeds of a more sustainable and diverse future.

It’s August! Welcome to the holiday season! Here’s a Top 10 4th Quarter (Q4) checklist of simple ways to start preparing for the holidays. 

Peek into the future with this exclusive interview with ABA mascot Stacks.

An e-commerce update from the IndieCommerce Team summarizing the major takeaways from the 2022 online holiday shopping season.

An e-commerce update from the IndieCommerce Team. 

There are some notable online sales trends surfacing for bookstores in the lead up to the holiday season.

Online credit card fraud is on the rise. With the increase in online purchases your website may also become a target for online credit card fraud. Stay prepared with IndieCommerce's resources and reports.

As Ingram also faces the supply chain challenge, coupled with their own labor shortage and supply chain issues, they're offering some suggestions to help stores optimize their ordering for the season.

In light of ongoing anti-LGBTQ2SIA+ attacks against indie Drag Queen Story Hour events, here are our top ten strategies to support and protect Drag Queen Story Hour.