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| At Carmichael's Bookstore, Louisville, Ky. | |
The reviews are in, and the watchwords for Independent Bookstore Day are "Thank you." Social media was buzzing as usual Saturday with #IBD2023 excitement, as booksellers nationwide shared the joy of the day and expressed gratitude to their customers. Here's a sampling:
Bookery, Cincinnati, Ohio: "Sometimes the right words are (ironically enough, when we're surrounded by a vast ocean of words and pages and books every day), the shortest. The two right ones for today and every day: thank you."
Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, Wash.: "THANK YOU to all the folks who came in today. We had so much fun and we can't wait to celebrate again with you all next year."
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| Mac's Backs, Cleveland, Ohio | |
Legends Bookstore, Cody, Wyo.: "We can't say enough about the support this community gives us. The first year that we held an Indie Bookstore Day event, I felt sure that it was a nice thing to do, but few people would really care. I was wrong. You showed up then, and your numbers have grown and you continue to show up.... Thank you from the entire Legends Team for your support and encouragement."
Books of Wonder, New York, N.Y.: "A huge thank you to everyone who came out for Independent Bookstore Day!!!"
Hickory Stick Bookshop, Washington, Conn.: "Wow!! What a great day it's been! Thank you to everybody who braved the lousy weather to come and celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with us. It was wonderful to see so many happy, smiley faces!"
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| Newtonville Books, Newton, Mass. | |
Booksweet, Ann Arbor, Mich.: "What an amazing #indiebookstoreday2023! Readers, it was so good to be with you all today. We appreciate your perspectives, conversations, and enthusiasm for great stories more than you'll ever know. You are amazing and we are so grateful to you all. A HUGE thanks to Team Booksweet--Aricka and Zoe--for being great colleagues and rolling with one of our busiest ever days with grace, humor, and skill."
Blue Willow Books, Houston, Tex.: "Thank you all so much for an incredible Indie Bookstore Day! The shop was bustling all day with new and familiar faces. And us? Well, we can't stop smiling."
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| At Interabang Books, Dallas, Tex. | |
Carmichael's Bookstore, Louisville, Ky.: "That's a wrap on another fabulous Independent Bookstore Day! Thanks everyone for coming out making today so dang fun!"
City Lit Books, Chicago, Ill.: "Thank you to everyone who came through today! Despite the typical April weather, we had the BEST day ever and appreciate all of your support. Such fun to see all the indie bookstore love! And a special shout out to the group who traveled by limo! Y'all know how to have a good time and made our day!"
Poppy Books & Gifts, Spanish Fork, Utah: "We had the most amazing first Independent Bookstore Day!! We are so grateful to our community that has constantly supported us in these few months we've been open! Huge thank you to everyone that has made our dream of having this little bookstore a possibility. We could not be more grateful!!"
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| Flint Hills Books, Council Grove, Kan. | |
Flint Hills Books, Council Grove, Kan.: "It is affirming and reassuring when book people show up and support Independent Bookstores. From all of us at Flint Hills Books, THANK YOU for your support today. Book people are the best people."
Page 158 Books, Wake Forest, N.C.: "We had an amazing #indiebookstoreday because of you!... Thank you Wake Forest and the people who drove in from Georgia, Charlotte and Virginia."
Neighborhood Reads, Washington, Mo.: "Our Independent Bookstore Day was pure joy! Thank you to EVERYONE who came and celebrated with us! We love our bookstore community."
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| Bookworm of Edwards, Edwards, Colo. | |
Bookends and Beginnings, Evanston, Ill.: "We want to thank all of our amazing customers for making this our best #independentbookstoreday EVER! Our bodies are exhausted but our hearts are filled with so much joy. We love you!"
Neighborhood Books, Presque Isle, Maine: "THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Another day that I'm simply blown away. You AMAZE us!!!! Don't ever let anyone tell you people don't read anymore or that bookstores can't survive! WE ARE DOING IT!"
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| At Books & Books in Miami, Fla. | |
Whitelam Books, Reading, Mass.: "And that's a wrap on Independent Bookstore Day! A huge & hearty thank you from the Whitelam flock to everyone that celebrated with us today. We love being part of this community and we love being your indie!"
Rudolph Girls Books, Westminster, Md.: " 'Thank you' does not feel like enough. Once again, we are completely overwhelmed by your support. Thank you for an amazing #independentbookstoreday, Westminster!"
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| At Books on the Square, Providence, R.I., bookseller Vanessa Krebs created a display featuring ABA bookstore cat mascot Stacks. | |
Read Books, Virginia Beach, Va.: "What a day!!! Thank you to all our bookish friends, new and old. Ya'll are the best!"
2 Dandelions Bookshop, Brighton, Mich.: "We'd like to take a moment to express our very sincere thanks to all who came to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day! We are once again equally so happy to be part of such a vibrant community of readers and so humbled by your consistent support."
Black Garnet Books, St. Paul, Minn.: "wow. thank you to my team for being so personable even as the line curved through the store for 3 hours straight. thank you to all the folks who visited us for the first time. thank you to all the familiar faces visiting again!... our first independent bookstore day was a success, and fun as hell. LONG LIVE INDIE BOOKSTORES!!!"