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Pauline Park

@paulinepark.bsky.social

I found some great #books at my favorite #independentbookstore in Manhattan three years ago yesterday (1.6.23); they even intrigued Gomie~! #Bücher #bøker #böcker #livres #libri #서적

January 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM

The Rest is Just Exposition

@therestisjustexpos.bsky.social

Right before Christmas, I got to take a trip to NYC and I have a lot of things to tell you about! I'm starting off with three independent bookstores in my old neighborhood.

Read about it here: open.substack.com/pub/theresti...

#independentbookstore #newyorkcity #bookishdestinations #booksky

NYC Bookstores Part 1

I got to travel to New York City for a couple of days before Christmas.

open.substack.com

January 7, 2026 at 1:33 PM

Travis D. Johnson | Frolic Press

@frolicpress.bsky.social

Went to my favorite bookstore today.

#thomasligotti ##weirdfiction ##vintagepaperbacks #independentbookstore

January 6, 2026 at 7:40 PM

evermorebooks.bsky.social

@evermorebooks.bsky.social

As I prepare to close on my bookstore, I have been generating some drawings based on what's in my head. Can't wait to start this process! 📚
#EvermoreBooks #IndieBookstore #IndependentBookstore #BookstoreVibes #CozyBookstore #BookishLife #BookishCommunity #booktok #books

January 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults

@childrensbookworld.bsky.social

📚📚📚Children's Book World welcomes back Books and Cookies for a wonderful Saturday morning music & story celebration on Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday weekend!⁠

#books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #storytime

A photo of Books and Cookies reading to a child on a sky background. Below, on white, a curved headline reads: BOOKS AND COOKIES STORY AND SONG PARTY. A special story & song celebration on Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday weekend! Jan 17, 2026 - 10:30 am, 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd.⁠

January 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM

Looker Books

@lookerbooks.com

Yes, we are open!
Looker Books is open Friday, Jan 2 until 7p and Saturday, Jan 3 from 11:30a-4p.
See you soon!

#lookerbooks #indiebookstore #independentbookstore #bookshopping

January 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM

Bigfoot Books & Brews

@bigfootbooksnc.bsky.social

Happy New Year! We are closed today (Thursday 1/1), but we’ll be back open 1-9pm Friday-Saturday.

#MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC #BigfootBooks #IndieBookstore #IndependentBookstore

January 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults

@childrensbookworld.bsky.social

🎄🎄🎄We will close at 3:00 pm on Dec. 24, so come in today or tomorrow for any last-minute gifts!⁠

#books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidBook #KidLit #BookRecommendation #BookRecommendations #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore

On a red background, four ornaments hang down in white. Text reads: We will close Dec. 24 at 3:00 pm. Come in to get last-minute xmas gifts before the rain hits!

December 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Bigfoot Books & Brews

@bigfootbooksnc.bsky.social

Chop your books in half? ❌
Half-price books? ✅

TODAY is your LAST CHANCE to get half-price used books before Christmas for everyone on your gift list! OPEN 1-7pm (Tuesday 12/23).

#MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC #ChristmasGifts #UsedBooks #IndieBookstore #IndependentBookstore

December 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults

@childrensbookworld.bsky.social

Lisa Yee & Dan Santat will share writing tips and tricks of the trade for writing comical and action-filled stories on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 12:30pm.

#books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore

On a maroon background, at the top are two photos of Lisa Yee and Dan Santat. Text at the top reads: Dan Santat and Lisa Yee together! In the middle, text reads: Saturday, Jan. 10 at 12:30pm at Children's Book World. Comic & Action Writing: Tips for Kids: Aspiring young writers join us for helpful tips and fun ideas! On the right is a cover of the book Sidekicks and on the bottom left are covers of the Misfits book series.⁠

December 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults

@childrensbookworld.bsky.social

Celebrate the freedom to sing and dance with Kevin Schatz!
Saturday, Jan. 3 at 10:30am⁠

#music #kidsconcert #kidsrock #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #ChildrensBookWorld

On a pink background with colorful musical notes, is a photo of Kevin Schatz in the center. At the top, the headline reads: Kids Concert! With Kevin Schatz! Saturday, January 3, 10:30am.

December 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM

Ivan Wainewright Author

@ivanwainewright.bsky.social

The world’s best indie bookstores have been named – and four are in Paris
www.timeout.com/news/the-wor...
#independentbookstore #reading #books 📚💙

The world's best indie bookstores have been named – and one European capital is home to four

Bookworms, this city is calling your name

www.timeout.com

December 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM

CarolDoane

@caroldoane.bsky.social

Never underestimate the power of personal recommendations -- that have nothing to do with AI and have everything to do with being human #localbookstore #independentbookstore

Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 25d

While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.

Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.

December 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM

chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social

@chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social

Hello, Ohio!👋 Come with us to @covertocover.bsky.social to explore the shelves📚✨

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#IndieBookstores #IndependentBookstore #ChronicleKidsBooks

December 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM

Valerie Bolling

@valeriebolling.bsky.social

I had a wonderful visit at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT on Sunday! As you can see in the first photo (lboth tables!), there was ample stock for me to sign.

Please visit or call to get copies of my signed books -- a great gift idea for the holidays!

#kidlit #independentbookstore #authorlife

December 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM

Bigfoot Books & Brews

@bigfootbooksnc.bsky.social

This Friday’s book event has deep personal significance for me. I’ll share in tomorrow’s email update!

Get on our email list if you’re not already on it: bigfootbooksnc.com/signup

#MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #AVL #WNC #IndieBookstore #IndependentBookstore

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December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults

@childrensbookworld.bsky.social

📚📚📚Some of our favorite local children's book authors will be signing their books at CBW this weekend! Come and say hi and get your books signed for gifts for the holidays, or for yourself!⁠

#books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidBook #KidLit #independentbookstore #authors #authorsigning