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| At Bookstore on the Square, Fort Collins, Co. | |
In the spirit of a Thanksgiving weekend that includes Black Friday, Plaid Friday, Indies First, and Small Business Saturday, there's probably no better way to wrap up the festivities than by sharing expressions of gratitude to devoted patrons who shop local, and that's just what these indie booksellers, among many others, did over the holiday weekend:
Page & Pine Books, Puyallup, Wash.: "WHAT. A. DAY! Words don't feel like enough, but thank you for shopping small today! YOU made our first 'Small Business Saturday' such a meaningful one. Your purchases are what continue to propel us forward and we feel so lucky to be part of your holiday season. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!"
BookMarx, Springfield, Mo.: "Thank you to everyone for another great Small Business Saturday!"
The Old Fox Books & Coffeehouse, Annapolis, Md.: "And, that's a wrap--thanks for making our 9th anniversary special! We've got a lot of wonderful books and gift items that are made here locally--we've tagged a few that we have on our shelves--we are grateful to know so many in this creative, talented community. To all of you--thanks for continuing to be excellent neighbors and friends to Old Fox. We'll see you tomorrow!"
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| At Between the Covers | |
Between the Covers, Rigby, Idaho: "Ummm do we have any books left???? You guys showed up in full force!!! Don't worry we will be restocking all tomorrow on our 'day off' and be open come Monday."
White River Books, Carbondale, Colo.: "It was great seeing so many lovely folks out for Small Business Saturday! Thank you to everyone out there supporting small shops and local businesses. Holiday shopping is officially here!"
Whistlestop Bookshop, Carlisle, Pa.: "See? We *were* working today! Thank you to all the wonderful people who turned out and supported their hometown today!"
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| At Neighborly Books | |
Neighborly Books, Maryville, Tenn.: "Thank you so much to all of you who chose to support your small local businesses by shopping with us on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. This is the fourth year my staff and I have been a part of this celebration and it has become one of our favorite times of the year. We are, as always, awed and humbled by your love and support. Tonight, we are exhausted and grateful for each one of you!"
Sweet Home Books, Wetumpka, Ala.: "We know that this year has held its share of struggles, so days like yesterday are extra meaningful to our store and staff. So many of you walked in wearing plaid, sharing hugs, and shopping small. We love this place, and are grateful for every day that we get to keep our doors open for you. Happy reading over the weekend, and keep watching for Cyber Monday promo codes!"
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| At Kramers in Washington, D.C. | |
Boss Lady Books, Lumberton, Tex.: "What a great Small Business Saturday! The gals pulled through, the husbands stepped up, and my heart is so full! Thanks for supporting our little shop today!"
Kiss & Tale: A Romance Bookshop, Collingswood, N.J.: "Thank you so much to everyone who came out for Small Business Saturday! We can't express how much it means to us that you choose to support your local indie bookstore."
Old Town Books, Alexandria, Va.: "Thank you to everyone who visited us this weekend! Whether you came to visit Santa, start your holiday shopping or grab a few sweet treats from our friends at @fabledicecream and @nicoleskitchendc, we appreciate you choosing to shop small and shop local with us."
Books & Books, Coral Gables, Fla.: "Our story is written by this team and this city. Small Business Saturday, big gratitude."
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| At Raven Bookstore | |
Raven Book Store, Lawrence, Kan.: "This post is about gratitude. From all of us at the Raven to all you readers: thank you for making Small Business Saturday yesterday the success it was. So many of you braved the cold wind and heavy rain to support the fun, weird, brilliant small businesses of LFK, and we couldn't be more grateful. Many thanks go to our local authors, who graciously lent their time and made this day extra special.... This year has been difficult, and I suspect it will continue to be so. But with a community like this, full of people who care, and plenty of books to build up our resolve, I believe we will make it through. Not just make it through, but get somewhere better. Keep on, y’all."
Volume Bookshop & Studio, Buckhannon, W.Va.: "Time for today's Closing Time Book Club on this Small Business Saturday. Instead of recommending a book, I'm going to recommend you read this: To everyone who came in to the store today or over the weekend, regardless of whether you bought something, please know just how appreciative Nicki and I are of you. Our shelves are a bit emptier, our tea supply is smaller, our candy display is barren-er, but our hearts are fuller, and we thank you. We asked you to shop local and you came out to Main Street to show your support. You are wonderful human beings, all of you. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts."