BookStream’s Holiday Hours

Posted by BookStream

November 20th, 2008

Starting Friday, November 28, 2008 BookStream’s offices will be open:

Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturdays 10am - 5pm

Electronic ordering will still be available 24/7

We will be closed:
Thanksgiving Day, 11/27/08
Christmas Day, 12/25/08
New Year’s Day, 1/1/09

The cut-off date for holiday delivery is 3:00pm on 12/23 for one-day delivery stores and 3:00pm on 12/22 for two-day delivery stores.

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Decorating on the super cheap for any store

Posted by Felice Farrell

October 21st, 2008

Provided you have a sharpie and a keen ability to draw, that is:  (via whip up)

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How local can you be?

Posted by Felice Farrell

September 30th, 2008

This link is to a couple pictures of cupcake cars.   OK, cute enough, but they were in a parade held every year in Berkley called “How Berkley Can You Be?” The parade was started about 10 years ago by local business owners to promote local business.

Doesn’t the idea seem like a natural for just about anywhere? A themed street fair that doesn’t make you cringe or not want to go. How Harvard Can …

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Every spine tells a story

Posted by Carolyn Bennett

September 25th, 2008

I’m loving this group of photos from Nina Katchadourian of books telling stories with their spines.

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Via Boing Boing, as always.

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Ken’s picks from the trade shows

Posted by BookStream

September 25th, 2008

traffic.jpgThe final list published for the NAIBA and NEIBA shows is the list of Ken’s recommendations for fall and holiday titles.  Make sure to pass these on to your staff, there are some winners in here!

Ken’s recommendations

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