Independent Bookstore Day 2024: Why is it celebrated and what is the trend?
Independent Bookstore Day, which will be celebrated this year on Saturday, April 27, is a major occasion to pledge to save local and independent bookstore chains and keep them thriving.
Independent Bookstore Day: Why is it celebrated?
Local bookstores shown in movies and TV shows are romantic spots or places for gaining good knowledge. Some shows also stress the concept of local comic book purchasing, such as the popular Big Bang Theory, which revolves around some brilliant researchers and their journey during their profession and beyond.
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April 27, celebrated as Independent Bookstore Day, is an occasion to remind us all of the importance of local bookstores in the era of Amazon and other online delivery platforms.
Activities to be conducted on Independent Bookstore Day
According to a Reviewed report, since this occasion is an annual one-time celebration, local bookstores are highlighted, and book enthusiasts and locals in the area attempt to make their sales soar.
On this very day, approximately 2,700 independent bookstores across the United States host exclusive events around Independent Bookstore Day and offer exclusive deals, discounts, prizes, and gifts.
Independent Bookstore Day: Thought behind the trend
According to USA Today, the idea of celebrating Independent Bookstore Day began in 2015 when writer-cum-editor Samantha Schoech and the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association decided to mark April 27 as the day to celebrate this
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