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!
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How to Take an Audiobook Walk
If you want to start an audiobook walking club, or just start taking your own, read on for tips.
Step Into Another World: The Magic of Fantasy Bookstores
There’s no shortage of digital spaces for fantasy readers to link up and share recommendations, but nothing beats walking into a brick and mortar store, flipping through a new book, and finding a cozy corner where you can read it.
How to Buy Audiobooks With Libro.fm
When you use Libro.fm for your audiobook listening, you have plenty of options for how you listen, no matter your budget or bandwidth. And your purchases always support your independent bookshop of choice—a key difference between us and certain *mega audiobook retailers* we will not name.
How to Help LA’s Bookish Community
As wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles, California, local bookshops and libraries have opened their doors to provide essential resources for the surrounding community. From hosting physical donation drives to offering safe spaces amidst displacement, these hubs are highlighting once again the importance of supporting small businesses that are invested in their neighborhoods. It’s […]
The 2024 Libro.fm Bookseller Choice Awards
‘Tis the season for book awards, and we’re introducing our first-ever Bookseller Choice Awards to highlight the year’s best audiobooks, as selected by booksellers.
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 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.
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.
Q&A With Dana Mattioli, Author of The Everything War
In this Q&A, we talk to author Dana Mattioli about Amazon and the importance of supporting alternatives.
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.