Canadian Independent Bookstore Day

Bookmark, Charlottetown’s locally owned independent bookstore, is celebrating Canadian Independent Bookstore Day on April 25. This annual event highlights the spirit and value of independent bookstores.

Local booksellers also play a vital role in the Canadian literary ecosystem. They are conduits of discovery, champions of Canadian creators at all career stages, and help introduce Canadian readers to a diverse range of voices from across Canada’s rich cultural landscape.

This year’s celebration at Bookmark includes a chance to win a $1000 or one of four $200 Bookmark gift certificates. Visit indiebookstores.ca/cibd for the contest rules. Bookmark’s Spin to Win contest returns with chances to win extra points, swag, and product, or donations to the local food bank. There will be book swag and exclusive merchandise while quantities last, a blind date with a book, and double reward points on all qualifying purchases for Bookmark’s Reader Rewards Program (it’s free to sign up).

Live music and more will round out the day.