![]() "The checkout line never let up and it definitely felt like the holidays came early!" Hollenbeck gave all the credit to the ChiBA (Chicagoland Independent Bookstore Alliance) and the # M圜hicagoBookstore Challenge-more than 30 people visited 10 bookstores in the Chicago area and earned a 10% discount at all the participating bookstores for a year. Sales were up 61% compared to IBD last year. We have a lot of coverage here and will have more tomorrow.ĭespite cold, relentless rain, Independent Bookstore Day at Women & Children First, Chicago, Ill., was "a staggering success," according to co-owner Sarah Hollenbeck. ![]() ![]() Reports over the weekend from booksellers, social media posts and our own intrepid investigations indicated that stores were busy, staff enthusiastic and that the mix of IBD exclusives, author appearances and other special events were embraced by customers. The third annual Independent Bookstore Day was another striking achievement. ![]()
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