Top 7 Bookstore Tips for the Final Stretch!

Here are 7 tips to help you tackle the final stretch of 2024.

1. Indies First
The 12th anniversary of Indies First will take place Saturday, November 30! 

Spread the word with these Indies First assets and don’t forget to take advantage of this year’s publisher specials!

If you still need ideas for Indies First, we’ve got you covered! Check out our list of resources and suggestions.
 

2. Libro.fm’s Shop Small Sale
Libro.fm’s Shop Small Sale runs from November 26–December 2. 

Use these Shop Small Sale assets from Libro.fm to remind customers that they can grab bestselling audiobooks at a great price AND support your store.
 

3. AMIBA’s Plaid Friday and Cider Monday
Join the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) in celebrating Plaid Friday and Cider Monday. 
 

4. Indie Bookstore Rewind
Inspired by Spotify Wrapped, Indie Bookstore Rewind lets you revisit the stories that defined your customers’ reading year. 

We’ve created digital and printable assets that bookstores AND customers can use to create unique Indie Bookstore Rewinds!
 

5. Year-End Indie Bestsellers List
Check out the Year-End 2024 Indie Bestsellers List to see this year’s bestselling titles. (This list includes data from the Thanksgiving weekend.)
 

6. Jólabókaflóð
Encourage your customers to join in on the “flood of books” with Jólabókaflóð, the Icelandic tradition of gifting books on December 24 (then curling up to read them with a cup of hot chocolate)!
 

7. Q4 Holiday Calendars
Need ideas for fresh displays or social media posts? Grab the November and December marketing calendars, where we’ve got you covered with important dates and suggested language.