Books on the Common to Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday May 2

 

Join Books on the Common and independent bookstores across the country for parties, poetry readings, book signings, and exclusive day-of merchandise.

Following the runaway success of last year’s California Bookstore Day, bookstores across the nation are now preparing for Independent Bookstore Day, a country-wide celebration of books and independent bookstores on May 2nd. From Bend to Brooklyn, book lovers should mark their calendars for this special day of literary parties.

Books on the Common owners and staff will be on hand for a day full of activities: a special Storytime and craft activity for kids, poetry readings by RHS students and customers (emceed by Ira Joe Fisher who will also sign his own books of poetry), and homemade treats from some of our favorite cookbooks.  The afternoon will feature a book signing with award-winning cartoonist and author Roz Chast (1 to 3 pm), raffles, special discounts on some of our favorite books, and a toast to the joys of reading with wine and Prosecco.

“We’re pleased to be able to participate in this exciting and fun national event. It’s a way to celebrate the importance of reading, and the endurance of the book in our lives” added Ellen Burns, co-owner of Books on the Common.

The 16 exclusive books and art pieces for IBD 2015 will be available only at participating IBD bookstores, only on May 2. Items include a signed, original Chris Ware print; a signed chapbook of original essays by the bestselling author of Bad Feminist, Roxane Gay; a literary map of the seas; a color broadside from Stephen King’s forthcoming novel Finders Keepers; an original signed, Captain Underpants print , a signed David McCandless infographic poster, and much more.

The first National Independent Bookstore is sponsored in part by Penguin Random House and The American Booksellers Association. “It's a privilege for Penguin Random House to be the first publisher sponsor of Independent Bookstore Day, and we are excited about supporting it in a variety of ways, including author appearances and specially created merchandise that celebrates the event,” said Jaci Updike, President, Sales of Penguin Random House U.S.  “It’s a fantastic and festive way to bring new readers into bookstores, and to strengthen relationships with existing customers.”

You can follow IBD on Facebook at (facebook.com/BookstoreDay), Twitter (twitter.com/bookstoreday), and Instagram (instagram.com/indiebookstoreday).

Now in its 31^st year, Books on the Common is located at 404 Main Street, Ridgefield  (203) 431-9100   www.BooksontheCommon.com or on Facebook (facebook.com/BooksontheCommon)