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The last Saturday in April marks the 11th annual Independent Bookstore Day, a national one-day celebration of indie bookstores with author storytimes and talks, book signings, store discounts, exclusive merch, giveaways and more. Here’s what’s in store at Peninsula booksellers this Saturday, April 27.
Books Inc. Palo Alto
Families can take photos with Lowly Worm’s apple car from Richard Scarry’s children’s books. The day also includes snacks and deals such as buy a book, get a book. Visitors can take part in a golden ticket hunt from Libro.fm, with a prize of 12 free audiobook credits (one ticket available per store). Books Inc. members can enjoy double reward points.
10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Books Inc. Palo Alto, Town and Country Village, 855 El Camino Real #74, Palo Alto, booksinc.net.
Books Inc. Campbell
The store hosts meet-and-greets with authors Pamela Adler (11 a.m.), Gary Singh (1 p.m.) and Johnny DePalma (3 p.m.). Visitors can take part in a golden ticket hunt from Libro.fm, with a prize of 12 free audiobook credits (one ticket available per store). Kids can enjoy a Richard Scarry-themed scavenger hunt. The store will also have Independent Bookstore Day merch, including book bags, prints and more.
10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Books Inc. Campbell, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., #600, Campbell, booksinc.net.
Books Inc. Mountain View
The day features meet-and-greets with authors Janet Silver Ghent (1 p.m.) and Jully Garcia (3 p.m.), and plenty for kids to do, including a scavenger hunt, coloring stations and snacks. Plus guests can buy a book and get a prize.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Books Inc. Mountain View, 317 Castro St, Mountain View, booksinc.net.
Leigh’s Favorite Books, Bookasaurus, Sunnyvale
The neighboring sister bookstores in Sunnyvale will each host a treasure hunt bingo game in which guests can search around the stores for items that correspond to those shown on a bingo card and win prizes, including gift cards, silly socks and more. The stores will also have special Independent Bookstore Day merch and will be offering refreshments.
10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Leigh’s Favorite Books, 121 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Bookasaurus, 125 S Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. facebook.com/leighsfavoritebooks.
Linden Tree Books, Los Altos
The children’s bookstore celebrates Independent Bookstore Day and marks its 40th anniversary in Los Altos with author storytimes, giveaways and discounts, limited-edition items and a scavenger hunt. Storytimes take place throughout the day, with the author lineup featuring Seina Wedlick, Helen Taylor, Stephanie Lucianovic, Joy Steuerwald, Christine Evans, Charlotte Cheng, Tim McCanna, Rie Neal, Joanna Ho, Nicole Chen, Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu.
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Linden Tree Books, 265 State St., Los Altos. lindentreebooks.com/events-calendar.
Kepler’s Books, Menlo Park
Writer and cartoonist Gene Luen Yang kicks off festivities with an interactive presentation and signing best suited for ages 8-15 that explores how videogames can inspire storytelling. Between 2 and 3 p.m., Kepler’s hosts signings with authors Dave Eggers, Michael Chabon, Shawn Harris, Khaled Hosseini, R.O. Kwon, Vendela Vida, Daniel Gumbiner and Rita Bullwinkel (books for all authors will be available for purchase). The day also includes trivia and a pet portrait drawing workshop for families presented by Illustoria magazine.
11 a.m.-6 p.m.at Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, #100, Menlo Park.
eventbrite.com.
Reach and Teach, San Carlos
Stop in for homemade chocolate chip cookies and a scavenger hunt for a free year of audiobooks from Libro.fm. All books will be 10% off.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Reach and Teach Books, Toys, and Gifts, 1179 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos.
Ink Spell Books, Half Moon Bay
Bring your kids to meet New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris as they discuss their latest collaboration based on their live cartoon, “The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza!” The event will be held nearby at the Ted Adcock Community Center, and Ink Spell will sell copies of Harris and Barnett’s books for signing. Stop by the bookstore Saturday to look for a golden ticket hiding inside – the lucky winner will receive a free year of audiobooks from Libro.fm.
1-2 p.m. at the Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay and Ink Spell Books, 621 Main St., Half Moon Bay. smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/65c52848fa8f31490045fe4c.
Peninsula Books, Daly City
The Daly City nonprofit bookstore will offer giveaways with every purchase, raffle tickets for purchases over $25 and tote bags with purchase over $50. Get 20% off select hardcover books plus exclusive Independent Bookstore Day merch, bookstore bingo with prizes, storytime and refreshments.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Drive, Daly City.
peninsulabooks.org/event/independent-bookstore-day.
More independent bookstores to check out:
East West Bookshop, 324 Castro St., Mountain View. Specializes in metaphysical books and gifts.
Bell’s Books, 536 Emerson St., Palo Alto. The longtime bookstore carries new, used and rare books.
Feldman’s Books, 1075 Curtis St., Menlo Park. The store specializes in used and vintage books and also hosts a variety of events, such as poetry readings, concerts and other performances.
The Reading Bug, 785 Laurel St., San Carlos. A children’s bookstore in downtown San Carlos that also carries gifts.
B Street Books, 301 S B St., San Mateo. A used bookstore with over 20,000 titles, including rare books.
Coastside Books, 432 Main St., Half Moon Bay. Sells books for kids and adults as well as gifts and stationery.
Florey’s Book Co, 2120 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica. A new and used bookstore for all ages and reading levels.