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Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Amazon blasted for 'unintentional' move on Independent Bookstore Day
Amazon has been slammed by local book sellers for hosting its second annual book sale at the same time as Independent Bookstore Day's 12th celebration. Amazon's book sale began on April 23 and is set to last through to April 28, while Independent Bookstore Day on April 26 has been an annual tradition on the last Saturday in April for more than a decade. The coinciding dates have irked independent sellers, who have described the move as 'cruel.' 'It's cynical, manipulative, and cruel - and for what? Amazon has already put half the bookstores in the country out of business, controlling over 60 percent of the market and selling far more books than all indie bookstores combined,' Andy Hunter, founder of said. Independent Bookstore Day is organized by the American Booksellers Association and considered the one of the biggest days of the year for local booksellers. Amazon, which announced the book sale on April 15, claimed in a statement to Vulture that the 'overlap was unintentional.' 'The dates for our sale were set this year to accommodate additional participating countries,' the statement said. Amazon did not immediately respond to request for comment. The coinciding dates have irked independent sellers, who have described the move as 'cruel.' 'It's cynical, manipulative, and cruel - and for what? Amazon has already put half the bookstores in the country out of business...' said Andy Hunter However, many indie book sellers believe that the move had far more sinister intentions. James Webster, who is opening Recluse Books in Texas with his wife, told Vulture: 'I'm sure if you were to reach out to Marlboro, they would tell you that it's just a coincidence that the heaviest cigarette smokers get cancer.' 'At best it's insensitive and at worst it seems like a tactic to hurt small businesses,' Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, said. Fatuma Hydara, owner of Tuma's Books in New York, told the outlet: 'Independent Bookstore Day happens the same weekend every year. There's no way their people didn't know this day was coming.' 'I don't believe that it's true at all. And if it is true, that's really silly of them, and they're not nearly as impressive as they think.' Kelsey Black of the Book Burrow near Austin, Texas, said: 'I just rolled my eyes and thought, "Of course they did." We can't even have one day where it's just us - Amazon has to swoop in.' The overlap of events comes at a cost for the independent bookstores, considering Amazon's size and ability to sell books with over a 50 percent markdown. Many stores across the US celebrated the event, nonetheless, including treasure hunts for prizes, cupcakes, pop up stores, and deals and sales throughout the day. Kelly Jo in Illinois wrote on Facebook: 'Tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day. And shocker - Amazon's "big annual book sale" magically lands on the same weekend. It's not a coincidence. It's a strategy.' 'This isn't about books. It's about every local shop, salon, café, and small business fighting to survive while giants rig the game.' Another book enthusiast, Briana Lindquist, wrote: 'This year, Amazon decided to hold a big sale that overlaps with Independent Bookstore Day. Help me keep my favorite places alive by stopping in a bookstore today instead of placing an order online!' Maura Cheeks of Liz's Book Bar in Brooklyn, NYC, however, said she was hopeful that customers would choose to support the local stores. 'My feeling is that it's up to us as consumers and American citizens to make the choice about where to spend our money. It's that simple,' she said. Leah Koch, owner of the Ripped Bodice, said: 'We can never compete with Amazon on the price of books and speed of shipping because we don't employ a private army, and we know that.' 'So, Amazon is not out competitor. Our goal is to provide an experience that you cannot get on Amazon.' 'F*** Bezos. May he be very miserable living alone on the moon,' Koch added.
The Journal
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Quiz: How much do you know about these best-selling books?
TODAY IS INDEPENDENT Bookstore Day, an event organised by the American Booksellers Association to celebrate the resilience of small businesses that compete against global, online book sellers and large chains. The Journal caught up with some small Irish bookshops following the arrival of last month. The website's first month had little impact on the sellers, but there are fears over the long-term threats. Advertisement Whether it's online or in store, on an e-reader or flipping pages – a love of books are the common denominator among most customers. In the spirit of the day, test your knowledge to find out: How much do you know about these best-selling books? What is the name of the protagonist in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit? Alamy Gandalf Bilbo Baggins Thorin Oakenshield Frodo Baggins What city does Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code start in? Alamy Rome Alamy London Alamy Paris Alamy Madrid Harry Potter is the number-one best-selling book series ever. What is the name of the second book? Alamy Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone What county is Sally Rooney's Intermezzo set in? Alamy Leitrim Donegal Mayo Meath What is the name of one of the recipe-stealing rivals in Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Alamy Arthur The Aardvark Veruca Salt Arthur Slugworth Mike Teavee What concept does James Clear use to describe how tiny changes compound over time to produce significant results in Atomic Habits? Alamy The Plateau of Latent Potential The 1% Rule The Domino Effect Habit Stacking How many books, written by Lee Child, are currently published? Alamy 15 22 29 17 Fill in the blank, Eric Carle wrote the children's book 'The Very --- Caterpillar'? Alamy The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Angry Caterpillar The Very Funny Caterpillar The Very Happy Caterpillar What is the name of Michelle Obama's autobiography? Alamy Growing Up My Life Going Away Becoming After Harry Potter, what is the second-best-selling book series of all time? Alamy The Hunger Games Alamy Twilight Alamy Diary of a Wimpy Kid Alamy Goosebumps Answer all the questions to see your result! You scored out of ! You're a Librarian Alamy You may or may not own, work or live in a library. Share your result: Share Tweet You scored out of ! Book Worm Alamy Looks like you can't get your head out of the books! Share your result: Share Tweet You scored out of ! You Own A Library Card Alamy You have a library card... somewhere. Share your result: Share Tweet You scored out of ! Gold Star Alamy Because we're not sure what else to give you. Share your result: Share Tweet You scored out of ! Maybe Reading's Not Your Thing? Alamy You might be more of a maths kinda person. Share your result: Share Tweet Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Independent Bookstore Day is April 26: Here are the participating indie shops in Florida
Booklovers everywhere will be heading to their local indie shops Saturday, April 26, for Independent Bookstore Day. Independent Bookstore Day, a "national one-day party" hosted by the American Booksellers Association on the last Saturday in April every year, hopes to bring attention to all the locally owned bookstores where you can get wander through the stacks, discover unexpected treasures, get great recommendations from friendly shopowners, and pet the cats. More than 1,600 bookstores across the country are joining in this year's IBD celebrations and many will offer some of the 2025 limited edition exclusive merchandise. Many participating bookstores take the opportunity for a few sales of their own, plus local author appearances, games and other special events. The Family Book Shop in DeLand is going all out for its 10th IBD, with a $5 coupon, multiple giveaways including a $50 gift certificate, signed books, specialty books and book-related merchandise. "This year we also will have a special gift for the first 50 sales," said Kerry Johnson, co-owner of the shop, in an email, "and a gift for anyone who buys a banned book." Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 26, 2025. Check your local bookstore for store hours. Independent Bookstore Day started in California in 2014 to bring customers away from big retailers and back into local shops in their own communities. It was modeled after the highly successful Record Store Day, according to the ABA. Publishers will often show their support by creating unique, limited-edition books, often in special formats, signed by the authors or with creative add-ons, and fun book-based accessories and clothing only available on Independent Bookstore Day along with free stickers and other handouts. This year, some stores will offer exclusive IBD merch such as author-signed books like the blockbuster romantasy "Lightlark" by Alex Aster, "Horror Movie" by Paul Tremblay and "Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9)" by Jeff Kinney, an exclusive paperback edition of "What You Are Looking For Is In The Library" by Michiko Aoyama, tote bags, hats, t-shirts, Blackwing pencils, posters, prints, and a Frog and Toad coloring book to tie in with the beloved 1981 children's books and the recent Apple TV+ series. Johnson said IDB is their single largest sales day of the year. "We look at it as a way to say thanks to our customers and to recognize the value and importance of independent bookstores to our community." While any indie bookstore is worth checking out, these are the ones in Florida celebrating Independent Bookstore Day. The stores indicated will be offering the exclusive IBD merch while supplies last. You also can search the map. Bal Harbour: Books & Books at Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., Suite 204 (carrying exclusives) Brooksville: Citrus and Sage Bookshop, 309 S Main St. (carrying exclusives) Clermont: Sunshine Book Co, 647 Lake Ave. (carrying exclusives) Cocoa: hello again books, 411 Brevard Ave. (carrying exclusives) Cape Coral: A Novel Bookshelf Coconut Grove: Books & Books, 3409 Main Highway (carrying exclusives) Coral Gables: Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave. (carrying exclusives) Deerfield Beach: Steamy Lit, 161 NE 2nd Ave. (carrying exclusives) DeLand: Family Book Shop, 1301 N. Woodland Blvd. (carrying exclusives) Fort Myers: Blinking Owl Books, 2150 W. First St. Gainesville: Compass Collective The Lynx, 601 South Main St. Jacksonville: Cafe Resistance, 5007 Soutel Drive Femme Fire Books, 2766 Park St. STE 1 San Marco Books and More, 1971 San Marco Blvd. (carrying exclusives) Key West: Books & Books at the Studios, 533 Eaton St. (carrying exclusives) Kissimmee: White Rose Books & More, 113 Broadway (carrying exclusives) Lakeland: Inklings Book Shoppe, 243 N. Florida Ave. Little Bus Books, LLC, Lakeland Melbourne: Onyx Gifts and Books, 827 East Strawbridge Ave Neptune Beach: The Book Mark, 220 1st St. Orlando: Park Ave CDs, 2916 Corrine Drive (carrying exclusives) Spiral Circle, 750 N Thornton Ave Ormond Beach: Fern and Fable Books, LLC, 51 W. Granada Blvd. (carrying exclusives) Novel Tea Book Shop, 150 Tomoka Ave. (carrying exclusives) Oviedo: Wall of Books, 119 N. Central Ave., Suite 1001 Panama City: Bookish Boutique, 456 Harrison Avenue Pensacola: Bodacious Bookstore & Cafe, 110 E. Intendencia St. (carrying exclusives) Pinecrest: Books & Books at Suniland Shops, 11297 South Dixie Highway (carrying exclusives) Punta Gorda: Copperfish Books, 212 W Virginia Ave., Suite 112 Safety Harbor: Portkey Books, 404 Main St. (carrying exclusives) Sanford: Spellbound Bookstore, 105 N. Oak Ave. Sanibel: MacIntosh Books and Paper, 1620 Periwinkle Way (carrying exclusives) Santa Rosa Beach: Sundog Books, 89 Central Square Seaside (carrying exclusives) St. Augustine: Needful Books and Things, 520 W Twincourt Trail (carrying exclusives) St. Petersburg: Book + Bottle, 17 6th Street N (carrying exclusives) The Story Garden, 832 14th Street North Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S (carrying exclusives) Tallahassee: Common Ground Books, 128 N. Bronough Street (carrying exclusives) Midtown Reader, 1123 Thomasville Road (carrying exclusives) Tampa: Black English Bookstore, 401 East Oak Avenue Bookends: Literature & Libations, Tampa (carrying exclusives) Mojo Books & Records, 2554 E. Fowler Ave. (carrying exclusives) Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd. (carrying exclusives) Winter Garden: The Writer's Block Bookstore, 32 W. Plant Street (carrying exclusives) Winter Park: The Writer's Block Bookstore, 316 N. Park Avenue (carrying exclusives) Even if it doesn't appear in the list, check with your local bookseller to what what they have going on that day. If you can't get out or there's not a store near you, you can also use online indie bookstore search sites such as which lets you search through independent bookstore inventory with a cut of sales going back into those stores. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Independent Bookstore Day is April 26. Find Florida stores to shop
Indianapolis Star
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Need an excuse to buy more books? Independent Bookstore Day is April 26. Where to shop in Indy
Literature lovers in Indiana who want to add another book or two (or 10 or 20) to their TBR pile have an excellent excuse to go shopping this weekend. Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day. More than 1,600 bookstore s from all 50 states are participating in this year's celebration, according to the American Booksellers Association. Some bookshops in Indiana will offer discounts and other deals to shoppers. Here's what we know. When is Independent Bookstore Day 2025? Saturday, April 26 marks this year's Independent Bookstore Day. The annual event has been held on the last Saturday of April every year by the American Booksellers Association since 2013. Story continues after photo gallery. How do people celebrate? Buying books, of course. The event is meant to support small businesses catering to our love of literature as well as highlight the value of the independent bookstore community. Are bookstores near me in Indianapolis participating in Independent Bookstore Day? Several bookstores across Indiana will host special events Saturday during Independent Bookstore Day. They include special deals and giveaways at The Curious Squirrel, 120 Main Street, Zionsville, as well as events hosted at Loudmouth Books, 212 E. 16th St., Indianapolis. A map of participating bookstores across Indiana is available at Where can I find independent bookstores near me around Indianapolis? The following is a list of independent bookstores around the Indianapolis area, some of which are participating in this year's event. Bookstore enthusiasts are encouraged to check store hours prior to their arrival in case times have changed. 4 Kids Books & Toys Where: 4450 Weston Pointe Dr #120, Zionsville Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Black Dog Books Where: 115 S Main St, Zionsville Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore (mobile location). Chapter Book Lounge Where: 996 Conner St, Noblesville. Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Curious Squirrel Bookshop Where: 120 S Main St., Zionsville Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dream Palace Books & Coffee Where: 111 E 16th St. STE 101, Indianapolis Saturday hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Fables & Fairy Tales Where: 38 N Main St, Martinsville Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Golden Hour Books Where: 5208 N College Ave., Indianapolis Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Indy Reads Where: 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Irvington Vinyl & Books Where: 202 S Audubon Road, Indianapolis Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Kids Ink Children's Bookstore Where: 5619 N Illinois St., Indianapolis Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Loudmouth Books Where: 212 E 16th St., Indianapolis Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-*6 p.m. (* store will remain open until 7 p.m. April 26, 2025) MacArthur Books Where: 2169 Glebe St. #100a, Carmel Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Midwest Leak Reading Room Where: 5860 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Pen & Pink Vintage Where: 2610 Shelby St., Indianapolis. Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Poor Taste Books & Vintage (mobile location) Red Dog Books Where: 8403 E US 36, Ste B, Avon. Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Rose Romance Bookstore Where: 450 S Indiana St, Mooresville Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Three Sisters Books & Gifts Where: 7 Public Square, Shelbyville. Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tomorrow Bookstore Where: 882 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Saturday hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Turn the Page Where: 149 N Walnut St., Westfield. Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ujamaa Community Bookstore Where: 2424 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St., Indianapolis. Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Viewpoint Books Where: 548 Washington St., Columbus. Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Viewpoint Books: Chapter Two Where: 425 Washington St, Columbus Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Whispering Shelf Where: 414 N College Ave, Indianapolis Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wild Geese Bookshop Where: 40 E Madison St., Franklin. Saturday hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
