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Independent Bookstore Day To Be Celebrated April 27
04/25/2024 07:00 AM EST •
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On Saturday, April 27, independent bookstores across the country–including all 21 stores on the CT Book Trail–will celebrate the 11th anniversary of Independent Bookstores Day. Those who visit their local bookstores will be treated to exclusive items, sales, and special events. Activities vary by shop location.
The Connecticut Bookstore Passport Program happening alongside Indie Bookstore Day, on both April 27 and 28, where participants are eligible to win more than $4,000 in prizes.
Participating bookstores in this area include:
- Bank Square Books, 53 W Main St, Mystic; 860-536-3795; www.banksquarebooks.com
- Bibliolatree Books, 2 Norwich Road, East Haddam: 203-610-0008; www.bibliolatree.com
- Breakwater Books, 81 Whitfield Street, Guilford: 203-241-0050; breakwaterbooks.net
- The Golden Owl, 19 Golden Street, New London; 860-924-2695; goldenowl.shop
- Goods & Curiosities, The Griswold Inn Store, 47 Main Street, Essex; 860-767-0210; store.griswoldinn.com
- Harbor Books, 146 Main Street, Old Saybrook; 860-388-6850; www.harborbooks.com
- Possible Futures, 318 Edgewood Ave, New Haven; 203-446-2070; www.possiblefuturesbooks.com
- RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison; 203-245-3959; www.rjjulia.com
- Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main Street, Middletown; 860-685-3939; www.wesleyanrjjulia.com
Additional information about the celebration and all of the bookstores participating that day are listed here: ctbooktrail.org
Breakwater Books in Guilford is one of several area stores celebrating Independent Bookstore Day on April 27. Photo courtesy of Breakwater Books
