![]() ![]() The list of sponsors is long, and includes author James Patterson, who contributed $15,000 as part of his campaign to support independent bookstores.Īs NCIBA executive director Hut Landon told the San Francisco Chronicle, "Indie bookstores collectively are healthy and thriving, selling more books than ever while maintaining their leadership roles in community Shop Local movements. Pete Mulvihill, one of the owners of Green Apple Books in San Francisco, came up with the idea for California Bookstore Day, which soon was adopted by the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association. ![]() ![]() Nearly 100 stores across the state are planning parties and events and offering 13 limited-edition books and art pieces specially created for the day. With just three days to go until the first-ever California Bookstore Day this Saturday, May 3, all eyes are on indie bookstores. ![]()
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