Across our 9-state region, booksellers will be participating in Small Business Satuday on November 28, 2015. Here's a taste of the programming and author visits stores have lined up:
- An Open Book in Wadena MN: Jerry Mevissen, local author from Nimrod, MN will be recommending his favorite reads from 10AM until 2PM
- Apostle Islands Booksellers in Bayfield WI: Join us for our hometown holiday weekend! Use our holiday coupon to get 20% off of any three items in your purchase!
- The Book House in Maplewood MO: Booksignings by Elizabeth Terry, John Wright, Patrick Mccarthy and Tim O'neil and music by Larry Bolles accoustic guitarist, also 20% off specials on select titles!
- Bookends on Main in Menomonie, WI: Three local authors: David Tank with fiction and local history books, Joe Niese with biography of local pro-baseball star, Daniel Ruefman with poetry book
- The Bookshelf in Winona MN: Author appearances by Richie Swanson, Geoff Herbach, and Faith Sullivan will be appearing. Special discounts throughout the store, Free tote bags (while supplies last). Refreshments and more fun stuff too.
- The Bookstore at Fitger's in Duluth MN: Author appearances by Lori Evert (Reindeer Wish) and Mayor Don Ness (Hillsider)
- The Bookworm in Omaha NE: 1 p.m. | Julie Rowse will sign Lies Jane Austen Told Me ($12.00). 3 p.m. | Cynde Huebner will sign Come Home Cynderella ($20.00).
- Chapter 2 Books in Hudson, WI: author appearances and special discounts throughout the day.
- Cornerstone Cottage Books in Hampton IA: Book Signings by area Iowa Authors. Small Business Saturday promoted thru out the town. Upstream Author: Linda McCann, Upstream Author: Karen Carr, Upstream Author: Wynette Mills, Upstream Author: Kellina Kilts
- Downtown Book & Toy in Jefferson MO: Author Signing with Allen Eskens 11:30am-1:30pm
- Dragonfly Books in Decorah IA: Upstream Author: June Melby, Upstream Author: Philip Freeman, Upstream Author: Katharine Hannigan
- Excelsior Bay Books in Excelsior MN: Aimee Bissonette, author of NORTH WOODS GIRL on Saturday, November 28th at 1:00.
- Indigo Bridge Bookstore in Lincoln NE: You choose what's on sale! Everything is 20% off (excluding gift certificates).
- Little Professor in Owatonna MN: 20% off storewide sale
- Main Street Books in St. Charles MO: Upstream Author(s) Zac Brewer, Cole Gibsen, Sarah Bromley, Shawntelle Madison, Vicki Erwin, James Erwin, Lynn Cahoon, Claudia Shelton, Michelle Sharp, Ryan Nusbickel, Brad Cook, Meredeth Tate
- The Novel Neighbor in Webster Groves MO: Local authors, free kid's craft & special giveaways throughout the day!
- Paperbacks and Pieces in Winona MN: Two Indies First totes (one for adult readers and one for young adult readers) FILLED with books will be given away! You may enter to win on Small Business Saturday only.
- Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul MN: Authors Brian Farrey, Eleanor Glewwe, Michael Hall, Joseph Kuefler, Diane McMullen, Pat Schmatz, Jane St. Anthony, and Stephanie Watson will help customers locate the perfect gift
- Valley Bookseller in Stillwater MN: Authors Kristi Belcamino at 10am and Sue Leaf at 3:00pm will sign books and handsell 5 of their favorites by other writhers. 40% off select items, and buy one Melissa & Doug item, get one 50% off. Free coffee and treats and drawings for gift cards.
- Watermark Books in Wichita KS: Food Specials at Watermark Cafe; in-store specials.