13 Ways to Support Your Indie Bookshop
These days, there are more ways than ever to show support for our independent bookshop, no matter our budget or accessibility needs. And not only does it feel good to shop small, but it’s so much fun!
These days, there are more ways than ever to show support for our independent bookshop, no matter our budget or accessibility needs. And not only does it feel good to shop small, but it’s so much fun!
This Juneteenth and beyond, we can all take action to fight book bans that threaten Black history.
If you want to start an audiobook walking club, or just start taking your own, read on for tips.
We caught up with Morgan Menzies of @prettylittlebookshelf and @pagesonthepath!
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