Independent booksellers across the U.S. shared their enthusiasm for #IndiesFirst and #SmallBusinessSaturday on social media over the weekend as their communities stepped up to support them. Here's a sampling from the big weekend:
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| At White Whale Books | |
White Whale Books & Coffee, Pittsburgh, Pa.: "Busy and cozy and joyful on here for #SmallBusinessSaturday."
Charm City Books, Baltimore, Md.: "Are you ready for tomorrow? We have a full day here at the bookshop, including finishing the evening off with some of this eggnog, a holiday movie, and puzzling, so make sure you plan to stop by tomorrow to check out everything going on on Small Business Saturday at Charm City Books!"
Red Stick Reads, Baton Rouge, La.: "Small Business Saturday is here, and so is our Most Wonderful Sale of the Year!!!... Your support means everything to so many small business owners today... be sure to spread the word, shop small $ support local."
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| At Bookends and Beginnings | |
Bookends & Beginnings, Evanston, Ill.: "The Badass Ladies in Black at Bookends are ready to help you kickstart your holiday shopping today!! Keep your holiday dollars local. Shop Small--not at the mall!!"
The Little Bookshop, Midlothian, Va.: "Happy Small Business Saturday!!! First customers are here and ready to shop! Thank you everyone!!!"
Afterwords Books, Edwardsville, Ill.: "It's a snowy small business Saturday!! Your little local indie bookstore is cozy, warm and open for browsing until 5pm this evening.... Show your favorite small shops some love today."
Chaucer's Books, Santa Barbara, Calif.: "It's #SmallBusinessSaturday! Because of you, our customers, we're able to keep our doors open. We're able to employ local folks. We're able to contribute to the local economy. We're able to support local schools. When you shop local and at small businesses, you are making a decision about the kind of neighborhood and community you want to live in. Thank you. We hope to see you in the store today or sometime soon!"
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| At Copperfish Books | |
Copperfish Books, Punta Gorda, Fla.: "Happy Small Business Saturday! We're kicking off the day with mimosas and bookish cheer--now all we need is YOU!... Your support means everything to us, and we can't wait to see you!!!!"
Betty's Books, Webster Groves, Mo.: "Small Biz Saturday HAS BEGUN!! ✨ This snow is painting a picture-perfect holiday shopping day, and we're READY! See you soon, everyone."
The Unreliable Narrator, Rochester, N.Y.: "Happy Small Business Saturday!"
Out West Books, Grand Junction, Colo.: "It's Small Business Saturday! Thank you for supporting our small, independent bookstore! Stop by and pick up your bingo card to play Small Business Saturday Downtown Bingo today and check out wreaths by @there.will.be.flowers on display out front."
lala books, Lowell, Mass.: "It's #SmallBusinessSaturday and Downtown Lowell will be hopping. You know you'll find great things at lala book--but today you can also visit Ginger Dog Snacks, Cultivate Cleaner, and Specialbunny Knits popping up at the store. While you're downtown, make sure to support all the great shopping, eating, and drinking! Thanks for supporting local this holiday season!"
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| At One More Page | |
One More Page Books & More, Arlington, Va.: "Look how energetic we are at the beginning of #smallbusinesssaturday!"
Pages & Grapes, Wyoming, Mich.: "It's a big day! It's Shop Local Saturday, Indies First, and Katharine Sweet will be signing books. We are serving up local cookies and apple cider."
Brave and Kind Books, Decatur, Ga.: "FREE! This super cute new tote just hit the shelves in time for Small Business Saturday Friends! and here in Atlanta our annual Indie Bookshop Crawl is happening so we hope you'll make today the day to shop with a purpose and support small biz and stories and. Community!"
The Dog-Eared Page, Danville, Va.: "Small Business Saturday surprise!!! Our newest T-shirt design is BACK!!!... As always, the joy and merriment is free. See you soon!"
Left Bank Books, St. Louis, Mo.: "It’s a winter wonderland for small business Saturday! Come shop for some gifts to keep you warm on this snowy chilly day! Stay cozy out there! Remember shopping local keeps money in the community and helps us support you all with books, author events, and more."
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| At Parnassus Books | |
Parnassus Books, Nashville, Tenn.: "Happy Small Business Saturday! We feel so lucky to have so much support from our local community all year round, but especially this time of year. To celebrate today we are giving away Parnassus holiday tote bags with $50 purchases in store while supplies last! It’s gonna be a fun day--Come see us!"
Interabang Books, Dallas, Tex.: "Shopping small makes a big difference! Small Business Saturday is a great time to shop local. Your support helps us continue to offer curated books, host author events, and foster a love of reading for all ages, through the holidays and beyond. Thank you for investing in our store and believing in our mission to bring fun, exciting, and important literature to our community. Find new releases, staff selections, holiday decor, and more this weekend (and all month long)!"
Octavia Books, New Orleans, La.: "Celebrate #indiesfirst with us this #smallbusinesssaturday all day at Octavia Books. We are featuring some special authors signing local books."
And Michelle Obama wrote in part, "This #SmallBusinessSaturday, I wanted to thank independent bookstores for all that they do. They are the pillars of our communities--adding so much richness and depth to our experience as readers and lifelong learners. If you can, give your local bookstore some love today."