#StPatricksDay: 'Indie Bookstores: The Real Gold at the End of the Rainbow'

At Carmichael's Bookstore

Green was the color of the day yesterday as booksellers celebrated St. Patrick's Day and the lead-up to it, with many sharing their good spirits on social media, including: 

Raven Books, Dublin, Ireland: "Irish window done. Wishing you all Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig. Back open at noon on Monday."

Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery, Galway, Ireland: "Happy #StPatricksDay one and all! Beannachtaí na Féile Padraig oraibh! In celebration, we'd like to give this hamper of Irish books worth €300 away to one person (anywhere in the world). Like, RT, comment or follow us by 9am Wednesday to enter. Enjoy the weekend!"

The Stacks Bookstore, Savannah, Ga.: "Yes, we're open today until 6! It's all clear of parade shenanigans at The Stacks. No crowds, no chaos. Just books and good vibes!"

At the Poisoned Pen Bookstore

The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale, Ariz.: "March brings us so many things to celebrate. Don't you love this bright window of shamrocks, signs of spring and symbols of St Patrick?"

Verb Bookstore, Jonesboro, Ark.: "Happy St. Patrick's Day, Book Friends! Come on down to Gee Street for a little extra luck today. We have a Pot of GOLD-en Milk Latte, a clover green Matcha Latte, and some birthday cake protein bites as beautiful as any rainbow!"

Rosetta Books, Maleny, Australia: "Celebrating all things Irish today with our inspired selection of authors, poets and some wonderful travel guides here at Rosetta Books Maleny. Happy St.Patricks Day to you all."

Carmichael's Bookstore, Louisville, Ky.: "Indie bookstores: the real gold at the end of the rainbow."

Sunshine Book Co., Clermont, Fla.: "Did you enjoy the festival yesterday? Swing by today if you're strolling and enjoying today. We're open now-4pm, then we have a private event 4-6pm. Hope you'll be lucky and find just the book you're looking for. Cheers! #stpatricksday."

At the BookMark

The BookMark, Neptune Beach, Fla.: "Don't worry about wearing green--instead check out a green book this St. Patrick's Day. We have plenty of options available for you, no matter your genre. Sláinte!"

Bank Square Books, Mystic, Conn.: "Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit (Happy St. Patrick's Day). Enjoy a pint, read some Sally Rooney, or maybe rewatch Derry Girls, just don't forget that the Mystic Irish Parade is one week away! Cheers."

The Gold Rush Bookstore, Rossland, B.C., Canada: "Happy St. Paddy's day! May the luck of the Irish be with you today."

New Story Community Books, Marshall, Mich.: "Happy St. Patrick's Day! Come in and show us your Irish spirit and select a shamrock for savings or something free on Sunday."

Page 158 Books, Wake Forest, N.C.:"Hope you come in today to witness these shenanigans and grab a book and an Irish beer with Tyler."

Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg, Va.: "Happy St. Patrick's Day! We picked some four leaf clovers for y'all so if you stop by the store then grab one!"

At Title Wave Books

Title Wave Books, Anchorage, Alaska: "Happy St. Patrick's Day from your friendly Title Wave Family!! Looking for last minute green to wear? We got you covered!!... Come on in for some green and great deals!!"

Cover to Cover Books, Columbus, Ohio: "Happy St. Patrick's Day! See if you can spot the leprechaun at our shop. We'll be open like a pot of gold at the end of a marvelous rainbow from Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday."

The Yankee Bookshop, Woodstock, Vt.: "Happy St. Patrick's Day! Our shelves are filled with all of the Irish authors you know and love and maybe some you're yet to discover. If you're feeling a bit more musical, we've got just the albums for you too. We wish everyone a safe and luck-filled day!"

The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn, Glen Ellyn, Ill.: "Happy St. Patrick's Day! Top of the Morning to You. We are open today 11-4. Don't forget to wear your finest green attire--because even our book spines are feeling festive!"

Reads by the River Books and Gifts, Waterford, Wis.: "Wishing you all a great day! Stop by the shop and see Lindsay today from 11-2! It's always a lucky day when you get to browse at the bookstore!"

At the Valley Bookseller

Valley Bookseller, Stillwater, Minn.: "Happy St Patrick's Day! We have a plethora of books by Irish authors and those that honor Irish culture. Between your green beers and parades, make sure you stop by and say hi."

Midtown Reader, Tallahassee, Fla.: "Happy St. Patrick's Day. Don't get caught without your green today! Whether you're searching for your pot of gold or just don't want to get pinched, our bookstore has you covered. Be sure to stop by today to pick up your next green read!"

Maria's Bookshop, Durango, Colo.: "Happy St. Patrick's Day!"

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