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The Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association<\/strong><\/a> (MPIBA) held its annual SpringCON in San Antonio, April 5-7 2023. Plenty of Texas booksellers were in attendance, sharing ideas and enjoying outstanding author panels (packed with lots of Texas authors). Lone Star Literary Life was an event sponsor and owner Kristine Hall attended. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Pictured Booksellers from<\/strong>: Buy the Book, Thoughts From a Page, LIT Book Bar, The Twig Bookshop, The Published Page, Arts & Letters Books, The Book Burrow, Front Street Books, The Dock Bookshop, Black Pearl Books, CLASS Bookstore, Lark and Owl Booksellers<\/em><\/p>\n Pictured Authors<\/strong>: Jayme Blaschke, Jonny Garza Villa, Brenna Raney, ZW Taylor, Chris Barton, James Wade, Elizabeth Crook, Johnny Compton, Erin A. Craig, Lalena Fisher, Kari Lavelle, Debra O’Connor, Jacquetta Nammar Feldman, Jenn Bailey, R.L. Toalson<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read on for anniversary celebrations, openings, closings, and more. You\u2019ll find all the latest on our amazing Texas independent book stores below. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n AMARILLO<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re excited to add a new pop-up bookstore to the family. Welcome Chapterhouse Books<\/a><\/strong>! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n AUSTIN<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Black Pearl Books<\/a><\/strong> was recognized by the Kelly Clarkson show and received the host’s $1,000 grant to the bookstore’s amazing non-profit Put It in a Book.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n South Congress Books<\/a><\/strong> recently has reopened in their new location, 3703 Kerbey Lane, and hosted an afternoon of music, drinks, and discounts to celebrate.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BEEVILLE <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Texian Books<\/a><\/strong> opened a second location in Beeville, Texas. The new store boasts a charming and picturesque interior, complete with an inviting outdoor patio, where you can indulge in the joy of reading.\u202fLocated close to downtown Beeville at 108 E. Hefferman Street.\u202f <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BUDA<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In addition to their website sales, Em Dash<\/a><\/strong> recently began pop up events to support their Central Texas community. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n DALLAS<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Interabang Books<\/a><\/strong> was shortlisted for the Publisher\u2019s Weekly 2023 PW Bookstore of the Year<\/a>! They are one of five recognized bookstores\u2014and the only Texas store to make the list. The PW Bookstore of the Year award highlights stores working to build strong relationships with their communities by bringing writers and readers together. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Congrats to Deep Vellum Publishing<\/a><\/strong> on turning 10! They are the largest publisher of literature in translation in the US! Deep Vellum &<\/span><\/span> The Wild Detectives<\/a><\/strong> celebrated their anniversaries (10th & 9th, respectively) together on 4\/8. They are holding a second event at Klyde Warren Park on the afternoon of 4\/30, where they\u2019ll have poetry karaoke, local writers, zine and art market, and much more! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n FORT WORTH <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Dock Bookshop<\/a><\/strong> is grateful to be celebrating 15 years in business and service this year and held its 15th Anniversary Reception on April 28. They were also recently recognized at the 3rd Annual Rotary Minority Business Awards Luncheon by the Rotary Club of Fort Worth. Congratulations! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n GEORGETOWN <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Lark & Owl Booksellers<\/a><\/strong> celebrated their 4th birthday with a retro prom, Children\u2019s Poet Laureate, trivia, and author signings. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LUFKIN <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Absolutely Fiction<\/a><\/strong> closed on March 31, 2023, Kicks105 reported, but owners Jay and Becky Jackson, who founded the store seven years ago, said they hope to eventually reopen in a new location. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n McALLEN <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n New-to-us-bookstore J’aime Les Livres<\/a><\/strong> on 1219 N Main St. in McAllen seeks to make sure their \u2018gently pre-loved\u2019 books find a home. Make sure to stop in and share the magic. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n TAYLOR <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lonestarliterary.com\/sites\/lonestarliterary.etypegoogle10.com\/files\/article_body_images\/5cf35e28-ccbc-4a49-8b85-812fdef2195f.jpg\")
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