Banned Books: Philomena Polefrone and the ABA’s fight to Protect Free Expression
We dive into the history of banned books, grassroots organizing, and the legal challenges involved in defending diverse literature with Philomena Polefrone, PhD
An Interview with Huda Fahmy & Anna Hersh
On today’s episode, we dive into literacy for young readers with graphic novelist Huda Fahmy and children’s bookshop owner Anna Hersh.
How to Fight Book Bans Via your School Board
One of the most crucial ways to get involved is by showing up to local school board meetings and even running for a position on the board yourself.
An Interview with Steamy Lit’s Mel Saavedra
On today’s episode, we chat with Mel Saavedra, the owner of Steamy Lit Bookstore and the driving force behind Steamy Lit Con.
The Best Bookish Merch from Small Businesses
Not only do we love indie bookshops for their amazing book curations and displays, but because of their merch! From apparel to totes to candles, these goodies make great gifts for book lovers, family, friends, and even for yourself.
10 Ways to Make a Difference Locally
There are plenty of ways to get involved on a local level that can create broader change. Here are 10 suggestions!
The Impact of Shopping Locally
Why do we believe in shopping small? Why is the act so important?
Support Your Community By Voting This Election Season
When we vote—at a local, state, and national level—we share our thoughts and demands with those who are in positions of power.
Libro.fm’s Top 10 Bestselling Audiobooks of All Time
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’ve pulled together Libro.fm’s top 10 bestselling audiobooks of all time, based on sales through our 3,000+ independent bookshop partners.
Libro.fm’s 2024 Audiobook Listening Challenge
What better way to kick off the new year than with a reading challenge? Level up your reading year—all while supporting your local bookshop with Libro.fm!
Must-Read Banned Books on Audio
We’ve put together a list of the most frequently banned and challenged books to read on audio.
How Indie Bookshops Are Fighting Book Bans
In addition to raising awareness about banned books through creative displays and handselling to customers, many are going above and beyond.
Should You Create an Audiobook?
With the audiobook market booming, many authors might be wondering whether their books should be published in this format. The short answer? Yes. The long answer? Also yes. While of course there are many factors to consider—such as being self vs. traditionally published, costs, and more—audiobook creation is not only easier than ever, but also […]
More Olympics: Audiobooks About The Olympics
While we wait for the next games, we’ve compiled a list of Olympic and Paralympic tales on audio, covering personal stories of medalists and the cultural impact of the Olympic Games.
16 of the Best Fantasy Audiobooks
We’ve curated a list of our picks for epic fantasy audiobooks, including bookseller recommended reads, trending fantasy sub-genres, and fantasy books showcasing new audio formats and narrative techniques.