Shop Local At These Southern Wisconsin Bookstores For Independent Bookstore Day

The pandemic changed how the book business operates, According to the NY Times Amazon's profits soared 220% during the pandemic. To survive, independent booksellers had to adapt offering online shopping, curbside pick-up, virtual events and memberships. Still, not everything is rosy for indies, American Booksellers Association (ABA), estimates 35 member bookstores have closed during the pandemic, or nearly one shop shuttering their doors every week. But, Americans love an underdog and loathe a monopoly, Amazon the latest villain while independently owned bookstores have begun a resurgence.

What is more of intimate experience with a book's author, a paperback, the arched spine, the smell of the printed page, or a Kindle?

Independent Bookstore Day recently celebrated its' 10th Anniversary across its' collective of 1000+ stores with exclusive book offers, author reads, kids events and more. The event aimed to get bookstore supporters out,  keep it local, keep our bookshops thriving and healthy keystone to our communities. Buy a book from one of these book sellers at the Independent Bookstore Day everyday.

PLEASE CONSIDER PURCHASING A BOOK FROM

THESE SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BOOKSTORES

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Kismet Books

Kismet Books, in Verona offers and wide range of new books and used books for readers young and old. Located in the heart of downtown Verona, just minutes from Epic Systems campus, and Madison's Southwest Side. Kismet Books is located at 101 North Main Street in Verona. For more information please call

(608)845-2500 or info@kismetbookshop.com. This Saturday the store will be open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

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Edgerton Books and Art

Located at 4 W Fulton St. Edgerton Books and Art is a both an art gallery and place for

vintage and unique older books. Edgerton Books and Art can be contacted at (608) 501-7601. The store is open this Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

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Daydream Believer Books and Gifts

Make a daytrip this Saturday to Lake Mills for the Independent Bookstore Day with visit to Daydream Believer Books and Gifts. Located in downtown this bookstore offers NY Times best sellers, Independent publishers, local authors, a large kids book section and small gifts for every occasion. Be sure to take spin of the wheel for prizes. Daydream is putting out food too you can nibble and browse this great local gem for Independent Bookstore Day.

This fine local bookseller is located at 130 E Lake St, in downtown Lake Mills. Phone 

(920) 648 5100 for more information.

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Fireside Books

Monroe is great shopping destination for a daytrip. The town proudly defies the economic heavy weights of Walmart et al  and has thriving locally owned retail around its' historic Courthouse Square. Fireside Books is equally hoisted on the shoulders of loyal local book enthusiasts and has the staying power fueled by its' owner Kathi Spaeth. The store offers newly published books, NY Times bestsellers as well as vintage and collector books. Check out Fireside Books this Saturday. The store hours are 11am to 5pm. Fireside Books is located at 1110 15th Ave in Monroe,. Call (608) 329-1110 for more information. 

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Arcadia Books

Arcadia Books' big bright windows silhouette readers, diners and shelves of books in this historic corner building in downtown Spring Green. Creaky wood floors, rows of NY Times best seller books, independent publishers, local authors, self-published books, children's books, graphic novels and the smell of fresh breakfast made with local ingredients wafts in the air iArcadia is a hygge place to lazily read with a new book in hand and cup of soup.  Arcadia Books is open from 10am to 3pm and located at 100 East Jefferson Street in downtown Spring Green.