the last Saturday in April

Saturday, April 27, 2024, is Independent Bookstore Day. In addition to authors, live music, edibles, kids events, art tables, readings, contests, and other fun stuff, there are exclusive books and literary items that you can get only on that day. There’s a map of participating booksellers on IndieBound and the website of your favorite local independent bookstore will probably have a listing of visiting authors and other scheduled events.

Note: some bookstores offer special discounts for National Poetry Month, so Saturday would be a great day to refresh your poetry shelf!