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'The light is shining out of the windows of bookstores'
A former officer in the American Booksellers Association said the following words on the occasion of the ABA’s 125th anniversary: “We’re in dark times, and the light is shining out of the windows of bookstores, and that gives hope.”
I was feeling guilty about minding my bookshop instead of being out on the hustings during the No Kings rallies when this follow-up letter (reprinted partially below) came from the ABA:
We see you, booksellers. We see you hosting supply drives for immigrant families who are afraid to leave their homes. We see you distributing whistles for protectors and allies. We see you donating the proceeds of sales to charities that support human rights, free speech, and Binc. We see you selling books on history, the US constitution, how to run for office, mutual aid, and “1984.” We see you gearing up to register voters for the midterms. Minneapolis-St. Paul-area booksellers, thank you for reminding all of us how powerful we are, even when we feel powerless.
Mark Your Calendars: The 2026 Rochester Book & Paper Fair
The 2026 Rochester Book & Paper Fair will be held on Saturday, September 26th, at the Dome Arena in Henrietta, NY, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information, discount admission tickets and other news.