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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Brilliant Books

Peter and Colleen Makin, owners of Brilliant Books, are observing Independent Bookstore Day (IBD) on April 30. Catering to seasonal visitors, they say, “We now ship to every state in the union, and our dedicated web store team and email concierge handle more online orders than any other store our size in the country. We bring a uniquely personal approach to online shopping that you’d expect from a well-curated bookstore staffed with experienced booksellers.” Brilliant Books also offers a highly personalized monthly subscription service, where readers fill out a preference card and then get one hand-selected book each month for a year.

            IBD is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country with authors, live music, cupcakes, scavenger hunts, kids events, art tables, readings, barbecues, contests and other fun stuff. There are exclusive books and literary items only available on that day.

Location: 118 E. Front St., Traverse City. For more information, call 231-946-2665, email [email protected] or visit Brilliant-Books.net.

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