Independent Bookstore Day 2023

One of my favorite holidays is coming up…Independent Bookstore Day! Every April, American Booksellers puts on a nationwide event to celebrate the magic of Independent Bookstores. This year the event is on Saturday April 29, all over the US! Last year, my friends and I did a bookstore crawl all over our city and it was AMAZING. It was the most beautiful day and I had so much fun.

This year, I’ll be traveling for a bachelorette party so I’ll be hoping to find a new indie bookstore to check out! If you have any recommendations for bookstores in Charleston, SC, I’d love to check them out.

One of my favorite ways to support indie bookstores all year long is through Libro.fm! It’s an audiobook service that is the same price as competitive retailers ($14.99/month) but your monthly fee gets you one credit and supports the indie bookstore of your choice!

I LOVE Libro.fm. You can tell they really care about bookstores and they also put together some of the best lists for whatever types of books you’re looking for.

If you’re a new member, you can use code BOOKSTOREDAY to get a bonus book at sign up!

My Favorite Independent Bookstores

Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid, NY

Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX

Alice Ever After Books in Buffalo, NY

Talking Leaves in Buffalo, NY

Fitz Books and Waffles in Buffalo, NY

Sweet Pickle Books in New York, NY

Book Culture in New York, NY

Beacon Hill Books and Cafe in Boston, MA

THe Ripped Bodice in Culver City, CA