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Tag: independent bookshops

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Amidst Big Tech, Readers Are Showing Up for Indie Bookshops

On April 25, thousands of readers across the US and Canada headed to their independent bookshop to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day—and their support showed. In fact, we at Libro.fm saw our strongest Independent Bookstore Day in company history! 

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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day! 

Every last Saturday of April, booksellers and book lovers celebrate what many (okay, this author) consider “the best holiday of the year”: Independent Bookstore Day.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Impact of Shopping Locally 

Why do we believe in shopping small? Why is the act so important? 

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Libro.fm Podcast – Episode 36: “Interview with Loyalty Bookstore’s Christine Bollow”

In today’s episode, we sit down with Christine Bollow, co-owner and events manager for the DC based, community-oriented Loyalty Bookstore.

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Libro.fm Podcast – Episode 34: “Interview with Lighthouse Bookshop’s Mairi Oliver”

In this episode, we speak with Mairi Oliver, a bookseller and owner at Lighthouse Bookshop, a radical bookshop in Edinburgh, Scotland.

12 Dreamy Independent Bookshops Around the Globe

Every bookshop has its own history, personality, and mission. We’ve pulled together 12 cool bookshops around the world that we dream of checking out. Bookmark them for your next trip!

A Q&A With Mark Pearson, Libro.fm CEO and Co-founder

We are excited to share that Libro.fm is now international, meaning readers can support bookshops around the globe with their audiobook purchases!

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Libro.fm is an employee-owned Social Purpose Corporation that shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookshop, giving you the power to keep money within your local economy.

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