With the advent of Amazon and the rise of Kindle, it’s no surprise that independent bookstores have to work even harder to keep your business. Local indie bookstores are islands of light and knowledge in the communities lucky enough to still have them. That’s why if you have an independent bookstore in your neighbourhood that you love, you should shop there – often.

This Saturday April 30th marks Canadian Authors for Indies Day, where notable authors will be chatting with customers, recommending books, and helping everyone appreciate the importance of indie bookstores to our communities and our cultural lives.

If you’re a book lover, PLEASE GO to an indie bookstore on April 30. Where else can you chat with local authors and find out which books they’re telling their friends to read? See complete list of authors and bookstores here.