We’re so happy you celebrated Independent Bookstore Day with us! Whether you shopped in-store or online, your bookstore thanks you.
As a thank-you for shopping local, we gifted a free audiobook to anyone who spent at least $15 USD (or the equivalent) at their indie bookstore between April 24th and 26th.
Here are the results of Independent Bookstore Day weekend:
$261,783
Spent at local bookstores
5,311
Shoppers total
$472.65
Highest individual purchase
1,038
Bookstores supported
One of the many joys of shopping at local bookstores is that 28% of the revenue immediately recirculates in the local economy through tax dollars and employment. Thank you for showing up, shopping small, and giving big!
Here’s how you celebrated #IndieBookstoreDay:
When customers spent $15 at an independent bookstore, they were able to get one of the following audiobooks free*:
*Please note that receipt submissions were due on April 26th, as outlined in the FAQ.