I know a lot of you will be shopping this weekend. I will not. I will be doing my holiday shopping like a sane person, in my pajamas, on cyber Monday. That said, I think everyone, shoppers and enochlophobics alike, should all plan to stop by their local independent bookstore this Saturday for an Indies First event.
What is Indies First? It’s a celebration of local bookstores, and it’s taking place all over the country. Authors will be doing readings, acting as guest booksellers, and hanging out with their fans. Some stores are even hosting musical guests and bringing food in to fuel the festivities.
You can check out this interactive map to find participating stores near you, or, if you’re here in Los Angeles, you can just check out my most recent LitLifeLA post here (and while you’re at it, consider signing up to get the LitLifeLA email every week, direct to your inbox).
Personally, I will be bringing the kids to hit up our local Flintridge Bookstore for the giveaways, book drive and readings. At the start of a hectic season, it’s good to take some solace in a community of book-lovers, and since I won’t be getting out of there without buying at least one book, I know I’ll be spending some money locally before blowing my wad online Monday.
Happy shopping!
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