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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Shakespeare & CO
I bring you a long overdue blog post about our January indie bookstore partner, Shakespeare & CO. I apologize for this massive time gap...
Karen Germain
Feb 252 min read
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Books Inside Boxes on the Move
As many of you already know, my husband accepted a fantastic job offer and we are headed back to my home state of California. We will...
Karen Germain
Feb 112 min read
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In Need of a Surprise? Introducing The Surprise Box!
I've just added a new product to the Books Inside Boxes store: The Surprise Box. I've been creating boxes for a year and half, and I have...
Karen Germain
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Oh My Goodness...Subscriptions Selling Out!
The picture above is me, back in August 2023, with the boxes for the original sixteen subscribers. This was the first Literary Road Trip...
Karen Germain
Oct 23, 20243 min read
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Let's Start a Trend
I'm here to ask you to join me in starting a trend. Let's change things and help independent bookstores. I have an idea that has been...
Karen Germain
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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Reading Regionally
This past winter, I participated in a bookseller commitee for the Reading the West book awards. The Reading the West book awards is an...
Karen Germain
May 29, 20242 min read
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Book Review: Heather Webber's Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe
The February Literary Road Trip Box was themed to Alabama and included a copy of Heather Webber's novel, Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe....
Karen Germain
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Thank You Books
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Thank You Books is the partner indie bookstore for the February Literary Road Trip Box. Their signature...
Karen Germain
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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February Literary Road Trip Box- Alabama
The February 2024 Literary Road Trip Box is themed to the state of Alabama! I have been through Alabama on a road trip, but I don't think...
Karen Germain
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs
Last week, Ryan Castillo, a marketing manager for Redfin reached out and asked if I'd contribute to an article that he was writing based...
Karen Germain
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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2024 Book Resolutions
Who is setting book related goals for 2024? I always take time early in the new year to create my resolutions and they always include...
Karen Germain
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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Book Review: Erica Bauermeister's The School of Essential Ingredients
November's Literary Road Box was themed to Washington State and included Erica Bauermeister's The School of Essential Ingredients. Set in...
Karen Germain
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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Book Review: Attica Locke's The Cutting Season
Attica Locke's novel, The Cutting Season, was the featured book for the October Literary Road Trip Box. Set in northern Louisiana this...
Karen Germain
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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Indie Bookstore Morale Boost!
This week has been rough. As many of you already know, the indie bookstore where I work, Tattered Cover, has announced that it has filed...
Karen Germain
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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English Garden Mystery Box
Lisa Jewell is one of my favorite modern mystery writers and I had a blast theming a box to her novel The Girls in the Garden. The Girls...
Karen Germain
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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September Literary Road Trip Box: Michigan
Our September Literary Road Trip Box has been revealed and our travels took us to the state of Michigan! From the beauty of the Great...
Karen Germain
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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August Box Book: Rachel Beanland's Florence Adler Swims Forever
Stakes were high when creating the first Literary Road Trip Box. I didn't start Books Inside Boxes with an established customer base, and...
Karen Germain
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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Independent Bookstore Spotlight: Thunder Road Books
Thunder Road Books in Spring Lake, New Jersey is the first independent bookstore to collaborate with Books Inside Boxes subscription service
Karen Germain
Aug 11, 20232 min read
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Dreams in Action: Launching My Book Subscription Box
From skin care products to fashion and jewelry, I've been a long-time fan of the subscription box. I love opening my front door to find a...
Karen Germain
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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