Many an independent bookseller has been frustrated by authors and publishers who direct readers solely to Amazon.com or a chain retailer to purchase their books. But a growing number are now responding by directing those very same authors and publishers to the IndieBound.org Affiliate Program or one of several other simple methods designed for those not interested in receiving a commission on sales.
The February Indie Next List Notables presents a range of strong fiction and nonfiction titles recommended by indie booksellers nationwide. In addition, POP materials for in-store displays -- electronic files in PDF format of both the February Indie Next List Notables flier and shelf-talkers -- are now available on BookWeb.org.
For the eight-week period ending January 27, 2009, and based on sales at hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide. 1. Three Cups of Tea Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin, Penguin, $15, 9780143038252 2.
For the eight-week period ending January 13, 2009, and based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide. 1. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose Eckhart Tolle, Plume, $14, 9780452289963 2.
IndieBound.org's homepage sports a fresh look, including new features and opportunities for fans and indie booksellers alike to get more involved. Among the new additions, Outreach Liaison Paige Poe will be blogging with news and stories about indie retailers across the U.S. All blog entries and articles will be captured in a permanent archive, so they'll always be available.
W.G. Ellerkamp, the supplier of ABA's IndieBound paper and cloth bags, is now offering member stores an expanded line of giftwrap, as well as lower prices on handled paper shopping bags.
