Book Passage owner recounts Winter Institute optimism; Wisconsin booksellers discuss World Book Night on public radio; Kepler’s prepares for the future; RiverRun sets reopening date; Duck’s Cottage to open branch in Manteo
In an economy where it can be difficult for small business owners to secure loans from traditional sources, an increasing number of start-ups are finding alternative sources of funding via social media and community outreach. “Is Alternative Financing an Option?” was the question explored at last month’s Winter Institute.
Weller Book Works recently placed hundreds of free books for people to find throughout Salt Lake City in a guerrilla marketing campaign aimed at promoting both the store’s new location in Trolley Square and “the concept of the book.”
Due to a database error, the story on ABA member store openings in 2011, which appeared in the January 12 edition of BTW, omitted four member stores. Forty-one ABA member stores opened in 2011.
Changes in the offing for Kepler’s; Weller Book Works executes book drop; Book Stall at Chestnut Court to mark 30 years; New Connecticut indie focuses on book culture
December brought double-digit sales improvements to some indie booksellers, increased online sales to others, and the reversal of a negative trend to another.
Village Books launches 12/12/12; Malaprop’s marks 30th anniversary; Spellbound on the move; RiverRun starts move with help of a brigade; Bookstores recognized for becoming publishers
