In the latest e-newsletter from East Bay Booksellers, Oakland, Calif., owner Brad Johnson wrote:
"This Saturday, April 27th, is Independent Bookstore Day! As has become our tradition, we're celebrating our booksellers with commission bonuses for purchases of their staff recommendations--in-store & online. The commission period begins Wednesday, April 24th and goes through May 1st.
"Why May 1st? Because, as is also our tradition, we will be closed then in honor of International Workers' Day. Let's hear it for booksellers & workers all over."