Author Bora Chung and translator and author Anton Hur signing a copy of her short story collection "Your Utopia". a few people are lining up in the background of the picture, which was taken in a hotel suite furnished with couches, chairs and a low table.

a pile of six books in front of a spider plant: Cycling to Asylum by Su J. Sokol, Someone You Can Build a Nest in by John Wiswell, Your Utopia by Bora Chung, On Writing and Failure by Stephen Marche, The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, and On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder.

happy indie bookstore day! attended a lovely, insightful conversation with Bora Chung and Anton Hur over coffee and croissants, then picked up a few books including Someone You Can Build a Nest In by @wiswell.bsky.social, which I can't wait to dive into 🤩 #CIBD2024

Had a lovely time celebrating Canadian Independent Bookstore Day at Different Drummer books. So many authors & illustrators came too! Was lovely seeing everyone.

And yes, because this by book people for book people - obviously there was cake 🍰

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Cover of a book called The Art Of Libromancy: Selling books and reading books i the 21st century, by Josh Cook. Cover depicts an abstract design with hands reaching towards each other from opposite sides of an open book, which reveals a cosmic background resembling a starry night sky.

In celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, I'm ordering a book about indie bookselling by indie bookseller @joshthelibromancer.bsky.social from 🇨🇦 indie bkstore Mabel's Fables.

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Are you looking for #Ukrainian themed books on Canadian Independent Bookstore Day? Koota Ooma Ukrainian Books & Gifts is the place to go for #cibd2024!

While you're browsing around your local independent bookstore for #cibd2024, here's a book you might like. I loved it. #netgalley

Three books are pictured: a kids activity book, Heartsong by TJ Klune, and a Blind Date with a Book.

The showcase window of Bookmark Charlottetown is shown. It is filled with various books, swag, and balloons with a poster for Canadian Independent Bookstore Day behind them.

I'm back! #CIBD2024

Happy Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! #cibd2024 A shout-out to #FireflyandFox, Simcoe ON. Thank you, Catherine (pictured here with her son Gilbert) for all that you do to inspire avid readers.

Text reads: "Bluesky list: Indie Bookstores & Booksellers. List maintained by Debbie Ridpath Ohi (Bluesky: @debbieohi.com). Illustration shows piles of books, with a pink heart hovering above one open book.

Looking for indie bookstores & booksellers on Bluesky? Browse my Indie bkstore & bkseller List (click About for user list).

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Books Bookstore GIF by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Happy #indiebookstoreday & #CIBD2024! Not sure where to find your local independent bkstores? Search in the U.S. and Canada.

Feel free to use my @giphy.bsky.social gifs, too: giphy.com/inkygirl (not yet avail in native Bluesky app but ARE available in deck.blue)

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Photo inside a children's bookstore with two people holding open picture books in front of their faces. Jacket of the book is blue, and the title is I'M BORED, by Michael Ian Black and Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

A shoutout to my local Canadian Indie Bookstore, MABEL'S FABLES children's bookstore, who have been supporting me and my work since my very first picture book (I'M BORED, written by @michaelianblack.bsky.social, illustrated by me, with Simon & Schuster). mabelsfables.com
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An illustrated poster for Canadian Independent Bookstore Day on April 27, 2024, showcasing a vibrant street scene with diverse independent bookstores and people reading, walking, and cycling, emphasizing the community spirit and support for local bookshops. Art by Cornelia Li.

Happy Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, when readers, writers, illustrators, publishers, & others come together to celebrate indie bkstores across Canada! Poster art by Cdn children's book illustrator Cornelia Li.
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It's Canadian Independent Bookstore Day!

If you feel like braving the weather today, come by for 10% off all new books and 20% off all used books! Plus we've got some fun swag to help celebrate the day! #CIBD2024

Mark this date on your calendar! Show your indie bookstores all the love. #cibd2024