Alaska  

The Islander Bookshop

111 Rezanof Dr W, Kodiak, AK 99615

www.islanderbookshop.com

+1 907-942-7560

Arizona  

Bookmans Phoenix Entertainment Exchange

8034 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

www.bookmans.com

+1 602-433-0255

Bookish: An Indie Shop for Folks Who Read

63 S 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901

bookishfs.com

+1 479-434-8631

Bright Side Bookshop

18 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

brightsidebookshop.com

+1 928-440-5041

Bookmans Flagstaff Entertainment Exchange

1520 S Riordan Ranch St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

bookmans.com

+1 928-774-0005

Arkansas  

WordsWorth Books

5920 R St, Little Rock, AR 72207

wordsworthbookstore.com

+1 501-663-9198

The Islander Bookshop

111 Rezanof Dr W, Kodiak, AK 99615

www.islanderbookshop.com

+1 907-942-7560

California  

Small World Books

1407 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

www.smallworldbooks.com

+1 310-399-2360

Arvida Book Co.

115 W Main St, Tustin, CA 92780

arvidabookco.com

Alibi Bookshop

624 Marin St, Vallejo, CA 94590

alibibookshop.com

+1 707-563-5179

Leigh’s Favorite Books

121 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

www.leighsbooks.com

+1 408-736-2665

Readers’ Books

130 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476

www.readersbooks.com

+1 707-939-1779

The Book Catapult

3010-b Juniper St, San Diego, CA 92104

thebookcatapult.com

+1 619-795-3780

Meet Cute Romance Bookshop

4048 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

www.meetcutebookshop.com

+1 619-228-9548

Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore

3555 Rosecrans St Suite 107, San Diego, CA 92110

www.mystgalaxy.com

+1 619-539-7137

Book Passage

One Ferry Building 42, San Francisco, CA 94111

www.bookpassage.com

+1 415-835-1020

Green Apple Books

506 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

www.greenapplebooks.com

+1 415-387-2272

Browser Books

2195 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

www.greenapplebooks.com

+1 415-567-8027

Hicklebee’s Childrens Books

1378 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

www.hicklebees.com

+1 408-292-8880

Chaucer’s Books

3321 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

www.chaucersbooks.com

+1 805-682-6787

Two Birds Books

881 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

www.twobirdsbooks.com

+1 831-900-5588

Bookshop Santa Cruz

1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

www.bookshopsantacruz.com

+1 831-423-0900

Crawford’s Books

5301 Freeport Blvd #200, Sacramento, CA 95822

www.crawfordbooks.net

+1 916-731-8001

Red Rock Books

206 W Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

www.redrockbooks.net

The Frugal Frigate

9 N 6th St, Redlands, CA 92373

frugalfrigate.com

+1 909-793-0740

Word Horde Emporium of the Weird & Fantastic

2200 Petaluma Blvd N #805, Petaluma, CA 94952

www.weirdandfantastic.com

+1 707-981-9110

Vroman’s Bookstore

695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101

www.vromansbookstore.com

+1 626-449-5320

The Gamble House

4 Westmoreland Pl, Pasadena, CA 91103

gamblehouse.org

+1 626-793-3334

Bart’s Books

302 W Matilija St, Ojai, CA 93023

www.bartsbooksojai.com

+1 805-646-3755

Lido Village Books

3424 Via Lido #103, Newport Beach, CA 92663

lidovillagebooks.com

+1 949-220-7632

Napa Bookmine

1625 2nd St, Napa, CA 94559

www.napabookmine.com

+1 707-733-3199

BookSmart

421 Vineyard Town Ctr, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

www.mybooksmart.com

+1 408-778-6467

Once Upon A Time Bookstore

2207 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020

www.shoponceuponatime.com

+1 818-248-9668

Gallery Bookshop & Bookwinkles

319 Kasten St #270, Mendocino, CA 95460

www.gallerybookshop.com

+1 707-937-2665

Kepler’s Books

1010 El Camino Real #100, Menlo Park, CA 94025

www.keplers.com

+1 650-324-4321

Pages: a bookstore

904 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

www.pagesabookstore.com

+1 310-318-0900

Bel Canto Books Retro Row

2106 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814

belcantobooks.net

+1 562-294-3319

Linden Tree Children’s Books

265 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022

www.lindentreebooks.com

+1 650-949-3390

Skylight Books

1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

www.skylightbooks.com

+1 323-660-1175

UC San Diego Bookstore

9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

ucsandiegobookstore.com

+1 858-534-7326

Ruby’s Books

724 Sutter St, Folsom, CA 95630

rubysfolsom.com

+1 916-790-8760

Chukaruka

11251 Sierra Ave. 2e 113, Fontana, CA 92337

Face In A Book

4359 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

www.getyourfaceinabook.com

+1 916-941-9401

A Seat at the Table Books

9257 Laguna Springs Dr #130, Elk Grove, CA 95758

www.aseatatthetablebooks.org

+1 916-538-3482

Bookshop Benicia

636 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510

bookshopbenicia.indielite.org

+1 707-747-5155

Pegasus Books

2349 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704

www.pegasusbookstore.com

+1 510-649-1320

Mrs Dalloway’s

2904 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

www.mrsdalloways.com

+1 510-704-8222

Peninsula Books

441 Westlake Center, Daly City, CA 94015

www.peninsulabooks.org

+1 650-232-7700

Rakestraw Books

3 Railroad Ave, Danville, CA 94526

www.rakestrawbooks.com

+1 925-837-7337

The Avid Reader Bookstore

617 2nd St, Davis, CA 95616

www.avidreaderbooks.com

+1 530-758-4040

Colorado  

Words of Windsor

631 Birch St Unit B, Windsor, CO 80550

wordsofwindsor.com

+1 970-658-2669

The Read Queen Bookstore

129 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026

thereadqueen.com

Out West Books

533 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

www.outwestbooks.co

+1 970-986-8086

Old Firehouse Books

232 Walnut St, Fort Collins, CO 80524

www.oldfirehousebooks.com

+1 970-484-7898

Once Upon a Trapeze Bookstore

301 E Main St Suite 105, Buena Vista, CO 81211

www.onceuponatrapeze.com

+1 719-398-4044

The Shop at MATTER

2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205

www.shopatmatter.com

+1 303-893-0330

Bookworm of Edwards

295 Main St, Edwards, CO 81632

www.bookwormofedwards.com

+1 970-926-7323

Connecticut  

The Curious Cat Bookshop

386 Main St, Winsted, CT 06098

curiouscatbookshop.com

+1 860-909-1014

River Bend Bookshop

161 Park Rd, West Hartford, CT 06119

riverbendbookshop.com

+1 860-232-4141

Hickory Stick Book Shop

2 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794

www.hickorystickbookshop.com

+1 860-868-0525

Bank Square Books

53 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355

www.banksquarebooks.com

+1 860-536-3795

RJ Julia Booksellers

768 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443

www.rjjulia.com

+1 203-245-3959

River Bend Bookshop

2400 Main St, Glastonbury, CT 06033

www.riverbendbookshop.com

+1 860-430-6608

Byrd’s Books

178 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801

www.byrdsbooks.com

+1 203-730-2973

Delaware  

Delaware Art Museum

2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19806

delart.org

+1 302-571-9590

Finist and The Owl

811 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809

www.finistandtheowl.com

+1 786-228-6638

Browseabout Books

133 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

www.browseaboutbooks.com

+1 302-226-2665

Florida  

Writer’s Block Bookstore

316 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

writersblockbookstore.com

+1 407-335-4192

Tombolo Books

2153 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

tombolobooks.com

+1 727-755-9456

Books & Books

11297 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156

www.booksandbooks.com

+1 786-552-3290

Bodacious Bookstore and Cafe

110 E Intendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502

www.bodaciousbookstore.com

+1 850-446-6966

San Marco Bookstore

1971 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.sanmarcobooksandmore.com

+1 904-396-7597

Portkey Books

404 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

www.portkeybooks.com

+1 727-248-0211

Books & Books

9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

booksandbooks.com

+1 305-864-4241

Books & Books

3409 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

booksandbooks.com

+1 305-477-0866

Books & Books

265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

www.booksandbooks.com

+1 305-442-4408

Georgia  

The Bookshelf

126 S Broad St, Thomasville, GA 31792

www.bookshelfthomasville.com

+1 229-228-7767

E Shaver Booksellers

326 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401

www.eshaverbooks.com

+1 912-234-7257

Little Shop of Stories

133 E Court Square # A, Decatur, GA 30030

www.littleshopofstories.com

+1 404-373-6300

Book Bound Bookstore

32 Town Sq C, Blairsville, GA 30512

bookboundbooks.com

+1 706-897-4198

Avid Bookshop

1662 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606

avidbookshop.com

+1 706-850-2843

Tall Tales Book Shop Inc

2105 Lavista Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329

www.talltalesatlanta.com

+1 404-636-2498

The Book Tavern

978 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901

www.booktavern.com

+1 706-826-1940 

Idaho  

Winnie & Mo’s Bookshop

343 A St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

www.winnieandmos.com

+1 208-881-0326

Illinois  

The Book Stall

811 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093

www.thebookstall.com

+1 847-446-8880

Sly Fox Bookstore

123 N Springfield St, Virden, IL 62690

www.slyfoxbooks.com

+1 217-965-3641

Anderson’s Bookshop

123 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540

www.andersonsbookshop.com

+1 630-355-2665

Boxcar Books and Vinyl

201 E Main St, Hoopeston, IL 60942

shopboxcarbooks.com

+1 217-769-9310

The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn

475 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

www.bookstoreofge.com

+1 630-469-2891

Bookends & Beginnings

1620 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

www.bookendsandbeginnings.com

+1 224-999-7722

Bobzbay Books

419 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701

+1 309-740-2012

Madison Street Books

1127 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

madstreetbooks.com

+1 312-929-4140

City Lit Books

2523 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

citylitbooks.com

+1 773-235-2523

RoscoeBooks

2142 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618

www.roscoebooks.com

+1 773-857-2676

Women & Children First

5233 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

www.womenandchildrenfirst.com

+1 773-769-9299

Volumes Bookcafe

1373 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

www.volumesbooks.com

+1 773-697-8066

Indiana  

Curious Squirrel Bookshop

120 S Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077

curioussquirrelbooks.com

+1 765-680-1051

Kids Ink Children’s Bookstores

5619 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

www.kidsinkbooks.com

+1 317-255-2598

Fables Books

215 S Main St, Goshen, IN 46526

www.fablesbooks.com

+1 574-534-1984

Morgenstern’s Bookstore & Café

849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401

www.morgensternbooks.com

+1 812-676-7323

Viewpoint Books

548 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201

www.viewpointbooks.com

+1 812-376-0778

Iowa  

Book Vault

105 S Market St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

www.bookvault.org

+1 641-676-1777

River Lights Bookstore

1098 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001

www.riverlights.com

+1 563-556-4391

Dungeon’s Gate

2525 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 101, Ankeny, IA 50023

www.dungeonsgate.com

+1 515635-5170

Kansas  

Watermark Books & Cafe

4701 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218

www.watermarkbooks.com

+1 316-682-1181

Monarch Books & Gifts

7713 W 151st St, Overland Park, KS 66223

monarchbooksandgifts.com

+1 913-766-8646

The Raven Book Store

809 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044

www.ravenbookstore.com

+1 785-749-3300

Kentucky  

Coffee Tree Books

159 E Main St, Morehead, KY 40351

www.coffeetreebooks.com

+1 606-784-8364

Carmichael’s Bookstore

1295 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204

www.carmichaelsbookstore.com

+1 502-456-6950

Joseph-Beth Booksellers

161 Lexington Green Cir # B, Lexington, KY 40503

www.josephbeth.com

+1 859-273-2911

Louisiana  

Garden District Book Shop

2727 Prytania St UNIT 14, New Orleans, LA 70130

www.gardendistrictbookshop.com

+1 504-895-2266

Octavia Books

513 Octavia St, New Orleans, LA 70115

www.octaviabooks.com

+1 504-899-7323

Cavalier House Books

114 N Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726

www.cavalierhousebooks.com

+1 225-664-2255

Maine

The Booktenders

463 US-1, York, ME 03909

thebooktenders.com

+1 207-361-4386

hello hello books

316 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841

www.hellohellobooks.com

+1 207-593-7780  

Print: A Bookstore

273 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

www.printbookstore.com

+1 207-536-4778

The Briar Patch

27 Central St, Bangor, ME 04401

www.briarpatchbooks.com

+1 207-941-0255

Maryland  

Loyalty Bookstores

Inside Bump & Grind’s Analog Market, 923 Gist Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

www.loyaltybookstores.com

Backwater Books

8156 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043

backwaterbooks.com

+1 410-696-2482

Atomic Books

3620 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211

atomicbooks.com

+1 410-662-4444

Baltimore Read Aloud

919 W 34th St, Baltimore, MD 21211

Busboys and Poets – Columbia

6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

www.busboysandpoets.com

+1 410-734-2445

Massachusetts

Odyssey Bookshop

9 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075

www.odysseybks.com

+1 413-534-7307

Whitelam Books

610 Main St, Reading, MA 01867

www.whitelambooks.com

+1 781-779-1833 

Book Love

7 Village Green S, Plymouth, MA 02360

www.book-love.com

+1 774-426-4123 

Sea Howl Bookshop

46 Main St, Orleans, MA 02653

www.seahowlbookshop.com

+1 508-255-3343

Newtonville Books

10 Langley Rd, Newton, MA 02459

www.newtonvillebooks.com

+1 617-244-6619

Nantucket Bookworks

25 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554

www.nantucketbookworks.com

+1 508-228-4000

Mitchell’s Book Corner

54 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554

www.mitchellsbookcorner.com

+1 508-228-1080

The Bookloft

63 State Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

www.thebookloft.com

+1 413-645-3256

Eight Cousins Books

189 Main St, Falmouth, MA 02540

www.eightcousins.com

+1 508-548-5548

Titcomb’s Bookshop

432 MA-6A, East Sandwich, MA 02537

www.titcombsbookshop.com

+1 508-888-2331

Book Moon

86 Cottage St, Easthampton, MA 01027

www.bookmoonbooks.com

+1 413-203-1717

East End Books Boston Seaport

300 Pier 4 Blvd., Boston, MA 02210

+1 508-413-3225

Papercuts Bookshop

60 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

papercutsbookshop.com

+1 617-522-3404

Copper Dog Books

272 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915

www.copperdogbooks.com

+1 978-969-3460

Book Shop of Beverly Farms

40 West St, Beverly, MA 01915

realbookshop.com

+1 978-927-2122

Brookline Booksmith

279 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446

www.brooklinebooksmith.com

+1 617-566-6660

Harvard Book Store

1256 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

harvard.com

+1 617-661-1515

Michigan  

Brilliant Books

118 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

www.brilliant-books.net

+1 231-946-2665

Fine Print Bookshop

109 E Michigan Ave, Saline, MI 48176

www.fineprintbooksh

Sidetrack Bookshop

325 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

www.sidetrackbooks.com

+1 248-341-0777

epilogue books

10 E Bridge St NE, Rockford, MI 49341

www.facebook.com

+1 616-884-0933

Snowbound Books

118 N 3rd St, Marquette, MI 49855

www.snowboundbooks.com

+1 906-228-4448

Bookbug

3019 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

www.bookbugkalamazoo.com

+1 269-385-2847

The Bluestocking Bookshop

501 Butternut Dr Suite 3, Holland, MI 49424

www.bluestockingbookshop.com

+1 616-419-9918

The Bookman

715 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417

bookmanbookstore.indielite.org

+1 616-846-3520

Source Booksellers

4240 Cass Ave UNIT 105, Detroit, MI 48201

www.sourcebooksellers.com

+1 313-832-1155

Booksweet

1729 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

shopbooksweet.com

+1 734-929-4112

Minnesota  

The Thinking Spot

3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391

www.thethinkingspot.us

+1 952-217-5682

Babycake’s Book Stack

291 7th St W #1502, St Paul, MN 55102

Next Chapter Booksellers

38 Snelling Ave S, St Paul, MN 55105

www.nextchapterbooksellers.com

+1 651-225-8989

Red Balloon Bookshop

891 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105

www.redballoonbookshop.com

+1 651-224-8320

Content Bookstore

314 Division St S, Northfield, MN 55057

www.contentbookstore.com

+1 507-222-9238

Lykke Communities LLC

616 S State St, New Ulm, MN 56073

Wild Rumpus Books for Young Readers

2720 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55410

www.wildrumpusbooks.com

+1 612-920-5005

Magers & Quinn Booksellers

3038 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408

www.magersandquinn.com

+1 612-822-4611

Moon Palace Books

3032 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

www.moonpalacebooks.com

+1 612-454-0455

Strive Bookstore

901 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

www.strivepubandco.com

+1 763-270-5738

Paperback Exchange

2227 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419

paperbackexchange.com

+1 612-929-8801

Zenith Bookstore

318 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN 55807

www.zenithbookstore.com

+1 218-606-1777

Haven Books & Gifts

100 Jefferson Blvd, Big Lake, MN 55309

havenbooksgifts.com

+1 651-955-5578

Buffalo Books & Coffee

6 Division St E, Buffalo, MN 55313

www.buffalo-books.com

+1 763-682-3147

Where the Sidewalk Ends Bookstore

432 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633

www.booksonthecape.com

+1 508-945-0499 

Missouri  

The Novel Neighbor

7905 Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63119

thenovelneighbor.com

+1 314-738-9384

Left Bank Books

399 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108

www.left-bank.com

+1 314-367-6731

The Story Collective

114 S 7th St, St Joseph, MO 64501

www.stjoestoryco.com

+1 816-319-0870

The Book House

7352 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143

bookhousestl.com

+1 314-968-4491

KD’s Books

241 SE Main St, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

www.kdsbooksls.com

+1 816-525-1366

Skylark Bookshop

22 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201

www.skylarkbookshop.com

+1 573-777-6990

Montana  

Montana Book Company

331 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601

www.mtbookco.com

+1 406-443-0260

Bookstore

26 N Idaho St, Dillon, MT 59725

www.dillonbookstore.com

+1 406-683-6807

Country Bookshelf

28 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715

www.countrybookshelf.com

+1 406-587-0166

Nebraska  

The Bookworm

2501 S 90th St #111, Omaha, NE 68124

www.bookwormomaha.com

+1 402-392-2877

Bryant Books & Music

625 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901

bryantbooksandmusic.com

+1 402-303-8554

Nevada  

Sundance Bookstore

121 California Ave, Reno, NV 89509

www.sundancebookstore.com

+1 775-786-1188

New Hampshire  

Still North Books & Bar

3 Allen St, Hanover, NH 03755

www.stillnorthbooks.com

+1 603-676-7846

Water Street Bookstore

125 Water St, Exeter, NH 03833

www.waterstreetbooks.com

+1 603-778-9731

Gibson’s Bookstore

45 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301

www.gibsonsbookstore.com

+1 603-224-0562

New Jersey  

Words Matter Bookstore

52 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071

www.wordsmatterbookstore.com

+1 856-218-5995

Watchung Booksellers

54 Fairfield St, Montclair, NJ 07042

www.watchungbooksellers.com

+1 973-744-7177

Inkwood Books

106 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ 08033

www.inkwoodnj.com

+1 856-429-1298

New York  

The Golden Notebook

29 Tinker St, Woodstock, NY 12498

+1 845-679-8000

The Unreliable Narrator

302 N Goodman St # E101, Rochester, NY 14607

www.instagram.com

Oblong Books [Rhinebeck]

6422 Montgomery St Suite 6, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

www.oblongbooks.com

+1 845-876-0500

River’s End Bookstore

19 W Bridge St, Oswego, NY 13126

www.riversendbookstore.com

+1 315-342-0077

Book Club

197 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009

www.bookclubbar.com

+1 646-678-4160

Oblong Books [Millerton]

26 Main St, Millerton, NY 12546

www.oblongbooks.com

+1 518-789-3797

The Bookstore Plus

2491 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946

www.thebookstoreplus.com

+1 518-523-2950

Good Neighbor Bookstore

124 Chautauqua Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750

goodneighborbooks.com

+1 716-720-4917

Kew & Willow Books

81-63 Lefferts Blvd, Queens, NY 11415

www.kewandwillow.com

+1 718-441-0009

Buffalo Street Books

215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850

www.buffalostreetbooks.com

+1 607-273-8246

Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)

686 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

greenlightbookstore.com

+1 718-246-0200

Alice, Ever After Books

295 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

www.aliceeverafterbooks.com

+1 716-551-6943

Talking Leaves…Books

951 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

www.tleavesbooks.com

+1 716-884-9524

Battenkill Books LLC

15 E Main St, Cambridge, NY 12816

www.battenkillbooks.com

+1 518-677-2515

North Carolina  

Pomegranate Books

4418 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

www.pombooksonline.com

+1 910-452-1107

Sassafras on Main

196 N Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786

sassafrasonmain.com

+1 828-246-6222

Quail Ridge Books

4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

www.quailridgebooks.com

+1 919-828-1588

McIntyre’s Books

220 Market St, Pittsboro, NC 27312

www.fearrington.com

+1 919-542-3030

Storyteller Book Co.

110 N Main St, Mt Gilead, NC 27306

Downtown Books

103 Sir Walter Raleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954

www.duckscottage.com

+1 252-473-1056

Malaprop’s Bookstore

55 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801

www.malaprops.com

+1 828-254-6734

Flyleaf Books

752 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

www.flyleafbooks.com

+1 919-942-7373

The Little Book Store Clayton Store

413 Riverside Dr, Clayton, NY 13624

littlebookstoreclayton.com

+1 315-777-7417

Main Street Books

126 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036

www.mainstreetbooksdavidson.com

+1 704-892-6841

Ohio  

Loganberry Books

13015 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120

www.loganberrybooks.com

+1 216-795-9800

Gathering Volumes

196 E South Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH 43551

www.gatheringvolumes.com

+1 567-336-6188

Little Sparrow Bookshop

1200 N Main St, North Canton, OH 44720

littlesparrowbooks.com

+1 330-967-2142

Learned Owl Book Shop

204 N Main St, Hudson, OH 44236

learnedowl.com

+1 330-653-2252

New & Olde Pages Book Shoppe

856 Union Blvd, Englewood, OH 45322

m.facebook.com

+1 937-832-3022

Fireside Book Shop Inc

29 N Franklin St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

www.firesidebookshop.com

+1 440-247-4050

Joseph-Beth Booksellers

2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208

www.josephbeth.com

+1 513-396-8960

Oklahoma  

Magic City Books

221 E Archer St, Tulsa, OK 74103

www.magiccitybooks.com

+1 918-602-4452

Green Feather Book Company

300 W Gray St Suite 108, Norman, OK 73069

www.greenfeatherbooks.com

+1 405-857-7427

Best of Books

1313 E Danforth Rd, Edmond, OK 73034

www.bestofbooksok.com

+1 405-340-9202

Rivendell Books and Baubles

2034 W Houston St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012

www.rivendellbandb.com

+1 918-994-7584

Oregon  

Whitty Books

2306 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74110

www.whittybooks.com

+1 918-921-4030

Beach Books

616 Broadway St, Seaside, OR 97138

beachbooks37.com

+1 503-738-3500

Two Rivers Bookstore

8836 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203

www.tworiversbooks.com

+1 971-865-5941

Broadway Books

1714 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232

www.broadwaybooks.net

+1 503-284-1726

Powell’s Books Warehouse

2720 NW 29th Ave, Portland, OR 97210

www.powells.com

+1 503-228-4651

Spoke & Word Books

10863 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR 97222

spokeandwordbooks.com

+1 503-303-4680

Roundabout Books

900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive #110, Bend, OR 97703

www.roundaboutbookshop.com

+1 541-306-6564

The Book Nook

200 NW 1st Ave, Canby, OR 97013

www.booknookcanby.com

+1 503-266-2665

The Corvallis Book Bin

215 SW 4th St, Corvallis, OR 97333

www.bookbin.com

+1 541-752-0040

Pennsylvania  

Commonplace Reader

49 S Main St, Yardley, PA 19067

commonplace-reader.com

+1 215-420-2620

Main Point Books

116 N Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

www.mainpointbooks.com

+1 484-580-6978

The Squirrel & Acorn Bookshop

103 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801

www.thesquirrelandacornbookshop.com

+1 814-699-9018

Penguin Bookshop

417 Beaver St, Sewickley, PA 15143

www.penguinbookshop.com

+1 412-741-3838

City of Asylum

40 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

cityofasylum.org

+1 412-435-1110

Riverstone Books

8850 Covenant Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

riverstonebookstore.com

+1 412-366-1001

Reads & Company

234 Bridge St, Phoenixville, PA 19460

www.readsandcompany.com

+1 484-920-3695

Completely Booked

201 Blue Spruce Way, Murrysville, PA 15668

completelybookedstore.com

+1 724-575-7520

The Lahaska Bookshop

Peddler’s Village Store, 162 Carousel Ln & Rte 263 A, Lahaska, PA 18931

facebook.com

+1 267-544-5131

Firefly Bookstore

271 W Main St, Kutztown, PA 19530

www.fireflybookstore.com

+1 484-648-2712

Cupboard Maker Books

157 N Enola Rd, Enola, PA 17025

www.cupboardmaker.com

+1 717-732-7288

Doylestown Bookshop

16 S Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901

www.doylestownbookshop.com

+1 215-230-7610

Let’s Play Books Bookstore

244 Main St, Emmaus, PA 18049

www.letsplaybooks.com

+1 610-928-8600

Rhode Island

Curiosity Store

14 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835

Barrington Books

184 County Rd, Barrington, RI 02806

www.barringtonbooks.com

+1 401-245-7925

South Carolina  

Hub City Bookshop & Press

Masonic Temple, 186 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306

www.hubcity.org

+1 864-577-9349

Itinerant Literate Bookstop

4824 Chateau Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

itinerantliteratebooks.com

+1 843-225-6569

Poor Richards’ Booksellers

107 W Main St, Easley, SC 29640

+1 864-859-0687

South Dakota  

Outside of a Dog Books & Games

5 Court St, Vermillion, SD 57069

outsideofadogsd.com

+1 605-638-4668

Tennessee  

Ghostlight Books

5323 Main St, Spring Hill, TN 37174

ghostlightbooks.org

Parnassus Books

3900 Hillsboro Pike #14, Nashville, TN 37215

www.parnassusbooks.net

+1 615-953-2243

The Bookshop

1043 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

thebookshopnashville.com

+1 615-485-5420

novel.

387 Perkins Extd, Memphis, TN 38117

www.novelmemphis.com

+1 901-922-5526

Union Ave Books

517 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

www.unionavebooks.com

+1 865-951-2180

Reading Rock Books

122 N Main St, Dickson, TN 37055

readingrockbookstn.com

+1 615-326-0401

PLENTY Downtown Bookshop

48 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

www.plentybookshop.com

+1 931-349-2119

Texas  

The Twig Book Shop

306 Pearl Pkwy #106, San Antonio, TX 78215

www.thetwig.com

+1 210-826-6411

Nowhere Bookshop

5154 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

www.nowherebookshop.com

+1 210-640-7260

Murder By The Book

2342 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005

www.murderbooks.com

+1 713-524-8597

Blue Willow Bookshop

14532 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079

www.bluewillowbookshop.com

+1 281-497-8675

Talking Animals Books

103 W Worth St, Grapevine, TX 76051

talkinganimalsbooks.com

+1 682-223-1311

Monkey and Dog Books

3608 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

www.monkeyanddogbooks.com

+1 817-489-5747

Intermission Bookshop

203 Center Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801

www.intermissionbookshop.com

+1 325-203-5239

BookPeople

603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

www.bookpeople.com

+1 512-472-5050

Seven and One Books

1138 N 2nd St, Abilene, TX 79601

www.sevenandonebooks.com

+1 325-261-1148

Interabang Books

5600 W Lovers Ln #142, Dallas, TX 75209

interabangbooks.com

+1 214-484-4289

Patchouli Joe’s Books & Indulgences

221 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201

patchoulijoesbooks.com

+1 940-331-4155

Utah 

The Book Bungalow

94 W Tabernacle St, St. George, UT 84770

www.thebookbungalow.com

+1 435-619-8200

The Book Garden

2 N Main St, Bountiful, UT 84010

bookgarden2.com

+1 801-292-2818

Vermont  

Yankee Bookshop

12 Central St, Woodstock, VT 05091

yankeebookshop.com

+1 802-457-2411

Phoenix Books Essex

2 Carmichael St Suite 2, Essex Junction, VT 05452

phoenixbooks.biz

+1 802-872-7111

Phoenix Books Burlington

191 Bank St, Burlington, VT 05401

phoenixbooks.biz

+1 802-448-3350

The Bookstore

8 Conant Square, Brandon, VT 05733

www.thebookstorevt.com

+1 802-465-8009

Virginia 

The Book Dragon Shop

102 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401

www.thebookdragonshop.com

+1 540-712-7941

Fountain Bookstore Inc

1312 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219

www.fountainbookstore.com

+1 804-788-1594

Scrawl Books

11911 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190

www.scrawlbooks.com

+1 703-966-2111

Book Bin

Four Corner Plaza, 25304 Charles M Lankford Jr Memorial Hwy, Onley, VA 23418

+1 757-787-7866

Fonts Books & Gifts

6262 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101

fontsbooks.com

+1 571-327-3667

McKay Used Books

8345 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109

www.mckayusedbooks.com

Washington  

White Oak Books

1700 Main St Ste D, Vancouver, WA 98660

whiteoakbooks.net

+1 360-949-6928

Hi-Voltage Records

2714 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406

hivoltagerecords.com

+1 253-627-4278

Secret Garden Bookshop

2214 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107

www.secretgardenbooks.com

+1 206-789-5006

Phinney Books

7405 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

www.phinneybooks.com

+1 206-297-2665

Nook & Cranny Books

324 15th Ave E #101, Seattle, WA 98112

nookandcrannybooks.com

+1 425-780-6027

Elliott Bay Book Company

1521 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

www.elliottbaybook.com

+1 206-624-6600

Paper Boat Booksellers

6040 California Ave SW Ste A, Seattle, WA 98136

www.paperboatbooksellers.com

+1 206-743-8283

Third Place Books Ravenna

6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

www.thirdplacebooks.com

+1 206-525-2347

Brick & Mortar Books

7430 164th Ave NE suite B105, Redmond, WA 98052

www.brickandmortarbooks.com

+1 425-869-0606

Odyssey Bookshop

114 W Front St, Port Angeles, WA 98362

www.odysseybooksgifts.com

+1 360-457-1045

Browsers Bookshop

107 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501

browsersolympia.com

+1 360-357-7462

Third Place Books

17171 Bothell Way NE #A101, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

www.thirdplacebooks.com

+1 206-366-3333

Saltwater Bookshop

10978 NE State Hwy 104 #109, Kingston, WA 98346

www.saltwaterbookshop.com

+1 360-638-6136

Books Around the Corner

120 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA 98331

Edmonds Bookshop

111 5th Ave S, Edmonds, WA 98020

www.edmondsbookshop.com

+1 425-775-2789

Ballast Book Company

409 Pacific Ave UNIT 202, Bremerton, WA 98337

www.ballastbookco.com

+1 360-626-3430

Village Books and Paper Dreams

1200 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225

www.villagebooks.com

+1 360-671-2626

Three Trees Books

827 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166

www.threetreesbooks.com

+1 206-427-1745

Kingfisher Bookstore

16 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA 98239

www.kingfisherbookstore.com

+1 360-678-8463

Washington D.C.

Busboys and Poets

2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

www.busboysandpoets.com

+1 202-387-7638

East City Bookshop

645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE #100, Washington, DC 20003

www.eastcitybookshop.com

+1 202-290-1636

Politics and Prose Bookstore

5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

www.politics-prose.com

+1 202-364-1919

Loyalty Bookstore

843 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011

www.loyaltybookstores.com

West Virginia  

Four Seasons Books

114 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

www.fourseasonsbooks.com

+1 304-876-3486

Booktenders

621 Central Ave, Barboursville, WV 25504

booktenderswv.com

+1 304-691-0317

Wisconsin  

Bound to Happen Books

1008 Main St, Stevens Point, WI 54481

boundtohappenbooks.com

+1 715-997-9094

Books & Company

1039 Summit Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

www.booksco.com

+1 262-567-0106

Boswell Book Company

2559 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211

www.boswellbooks.com

+1 414-332-1181

A Room of One’s Own

2717 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704

www.roomofonesown.com

+1 608-257-7888

Blue House Books

5915 6th Ave A, Kenosha, WI 53140

www.blue-house-books.com

+1 262-612-5525

Dotters Books

307 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI 54701

dottersbooks.com

+1 715-514-2305

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1. Prepare a New Recipe

Open a random page of a cookbook and prepare that recipe. Cooking is a fun way to slow down, reflect, or bond with others—plus, you get to enjoy a new dish.

2. Host a Listening Party

Purchase a new album and listen to it the entire way through. Or, invite friends to bring their favorite records and take turns playing them from beginning to end.

3. Write a Love Song

Do you play an instrument? Spend part of the day writing a love song for a real or imaginary lover. Bonus points for crafting your lyrics using a Blackwing pencil.

4. Dine Out (Without Your Phones)

If you don’t feel like cooking this year, grab a table at your favorite restaurant and leave your phones at home. Enjoy your food, enjoy the conversation, and don’t worry about your notifications. If you drove, leaving phones in the car works too.

5. Do Arts and Crafts

You could paint, draw, or make Valentine’s Day cards over a bottle of wine. Hang your creations on the refrigerator for the rest of February (or until spring).

6. Go Outside

Weather permitting, get some fresh air. A hike, a jog, or a walk in the park are great ways to slow down while moving your body. Consider striking up a conversation about the nature of love along the way.

7. Stargaze

When was the last time you spent an evening looking at the stars? It’s a beautiful and romantic way to appreciate our universe. Of course, February can be chilly in some parts, so bundle up and bring hot chocolate for added warmth.

8. Read a Book… Out Loud

Take turns reading a story or a collection of poems out loud with your partner or friend group. This is a relaxing way to stimulate the imagination—and perhaps more enjoyable around a fire. Flying solo? Reading aloud can still be an effective way to slow your mind and body. Savor every word.

9. Visit a Museum or Art Gallery

Take a trip to a local museum or art gallery and immerse yourselves in culture and history. Since it’s Valentine’s Day, keep an eye out for works that appear to explore the theme of love. Then, grab desserts afterward and discuss your favorite pieces.

10. Try Out the New Blackwing Essentials Gift Sets

Finally, purchase one of our new gift sets for someone special in your life—or for you! Featuring several of our most popular products, they’re an elegant way to experience of Blackwing.

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1. ANALOG OVER AUTOMATION

It feels like every single hour there’s a new “lifehack” or AI that promises to make our routines more efficient. Sometimes, trying to simplify ends up making things even more complicated. This year is about enjoying the process.

2. PHYSICAL MEDIA

Nothing can replace lending a book or passing down a record collection to a loved one. We’re making sure that these works of music, art, and literature don’t just fall into the digital abyss. Films, records, books, and magazines are physical time capsules that not only give us entertainment but preserve a particular time and place.

3. CURSIVE MAKES A COMEBACK

Cursive is back in the California school curriculum, reviving the handwritten script! Not only is it elegant and beautiful; every stroke is intentional and helps us really focus on what we’re putting on the page.

4. FUNCTIONALITY OVER FUNCTIONS

We’re bringing back things that do their core function really well and ditching things that do a thousand tasks really poorly. No more “smart” fridges that can read your text messages or microwaves that can start the car. It’s all about well-built devices and products that do that one thing reliably every time.

5. DINNER PARTIES

Themed dinners, potlucks, or pizza nights — it’s about spending quality time with friends and family through the vessel of a shared meal. Stories, laughs, and food around a table, that’s peak living.

6. AWAY FROM ALGORITHMS

Take back control of our taste and personality profiles. We’re leaning into the things that we want, need, and enjoy, not letting the algorithm determine that for us.

7. EMBRACING MISTAKES

Mistakes are just as important as the final product or goal. There’s something to be learned in every step of the journey. Mistakes don’t define us, but they’re all a crucial part of the stories we tell.

8. REUSING, UPCYCLING & VINTAGE

Thrifting and garage sales are a great way to find hidden treasures and also connect with the community around us. You’ll never know what you’ll find and that’s the beauty of it. Instead of opting for convenience or that brand-new thing, think about how we can repurpose what we already have.

9. CELEBRATE EVERYTHING

Trying is winning, there’s no such thing as failure. Every small step or accomplishment should be celebrated, we’re all on the same path to better ourselves and that deserves to be recognized.

10. STICKY NOTES > NOTES APP

Bust out the Post-Its! Let’s resist the inclination to immediately pick up our phones to jot something down. Science proves that we retain and remember more when we put it down on paper. Leave yourself daily reminders for tasks, things that inspire us, and words of encouragement the old-school way.

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1. Disconnect

The first step is to actually unplug! Commit to disengaging from all nonessential electronic devices for anywhere from a portion of your day to all of it, whatever is actually possible for you. Be realistic about what you can manage, and don’t be too hard on yourself if you can only commit to a small part of your day; it’s all part of building healthier habits around our attachment to devices, and starting somewhere is still a start.

2. Move Your Body

Take a fitness class, go for a bike ride, or take a long walk. Anything that gets you up and moving, out of your seat and away from screens, will be beneficial for your mental and physical health. Bonus points if it gets you out in nature! For those with physical limitations, try checking out a new shop, cafe, or museum–anything that’s accessible and gets you out of your usual environment for a new experience.

3. Clean & Declutter

For some, disconnecting from devices can cause restlessness energy. Not only does a deep clean keep your hands busy, but it can also refresh the energy in your space. You can start with a small corner, or dive into a deep clean of your entire home. If your home is already in tip-top shape, consider areas of clutter. Is your t-shirt collection getting out of control? Is your pantry overflowing with canned goods and condiments? This is a great opportunity to tackle clutter that you’ve been turning a blind eye towards, and donate to those in need with appropriate items. March heralds the arrival of spring, so this is a perfect chance to get started on spring cleaning.

4. Get Creative

Another way to keep your hands busy is by channeling your energy into a creative activity like drawing, journaling, or playing an instrument. Choose a medium that’s either comfortable for you, or inspires you to try something new. The goal here is to release energy, not to be perfect, so focus on the process instead of the outcome. Commit to 15 minutes to start, and you might just find that you want to keep going long after the timer runs out.

5. Give Back

In addition to donating extra goods from your home, you can find ways to give back with your time. Look for volunteer opportunities through local nonprofit events and organizations. Your hands will be too busy helping out to check your phone, and you might be surprised how much fun you have connecting to others in your community. Choosing a cause that is special to you will make the experience even more rewarding.

Visit unplugcollaborative.org to search for local GDU events and additional ways to unplug.

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One of the hallmarks of their shop is a long wooden table that runs through the center, and offers a space for customers to try Yoseka’s most popular notebooks, fountain pens, and pencils before buying them. “My favorite thing is being able to inspire our customers through these wonderful tools,” remarks Daisy about what drives her passion to sell stationery. In fact, customers leave everything from notes and doodles to full drawings in the tester notebooks left out for them. “It’s inspiring to see what people can make with nothing but something to write and draw with.”

Yoseka has been a Blackwing retailer since the very beginning of their U.S. journey in 2018, when they began as a series of pop-ups in Queens. They soon settled into their current location, a friendly corner of Brooklyn, in the Greenpoint neighborhood. If you are local to Brooklyn or visiting, there is also a wealth of places to visit in the surrounding blocks. Favorites of the Yoseka team include Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop for pizza, Ovenly for sweet and savory baked treats, Word for books, Rhythm Zero for coffee, Greenery Unlimited for indoor green spaces, and Transmitter Park for outdoor green spaces!

Visit Yoseka Stationery Tuesday through Sunday, from 1-7pm EST.

They are located at:
63 West Street
Brooklyn, NY
11222

Unable to make the trip? Check out their shop and blog at www.yosekastationery.com or find them on Instagram as @yoseka.stationery.

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The A4 size gives ample space for creativity to roam while still remaining portable, and the blank paper gives free rein. Use it as a horizontal sketchbook, journal, or turn it 90 degrees and use it as a vertical top-down notebook. This landscape Creativity Pad allows you to have the freedom to explore new ways of putting pencil to paper. Here are some creative ways to get the most out of our new notebook.

Flipbook

Create your own very animations by drawing sequential images on each page. Illustrate gradually different and moving images in the same area of your creativity pad and flip through the pages to see your images come to life.

Storyboards

Storyboarding is a key development step in animations, movies, and television. It depicts a story scene by scene, bringing the storyteller’s vision to paper. Start by drawing rectangles based on the desired aspect ratio, then fill them with scenes of a story you want to tell. This is a helpful tool for translating your scripts into detailed images.

Landscape drawing

Use the horizontally oriented canvas to draw your favorite scenery. For a bonus challenge, use an entire spread (both pages of an open book) for a striking extra-wide canvas. Encapsulate broad landscapes and large-scale drawings all on one page.

Web Design

No matter if you’re a seasoned web designer or dreaming up your own first website, you can quickly explore different layouts by sketching webpages on paper. Sketch your desired homepage or webpage elements before you translate them to the web.

Character Design

Dream up a character and bring them to life by drawing your figure sketches and character designs in several different angles, poses, and emotions. Figure drawing and character turnarounds allow you to draw correct proportions and details that make your characters dynamic.

Architecture and furniture design

For architects and industrial designers, the large canvas allows for an impressive presentation and at the same time the ability to explore every detail. Sketch out your design ideas, lay out your measurements, and compile your building plans with ease.

Recipes

Curate your own recipe book by gathering your favorite food and drinks in one place. The blank paper gives the option to use fun layouts and also allows you to add photos and illustrations to your recipe book.

Scrapbook journaling

Add colors, textures, and images to your journal by including photos, tickets, and magazine clippings to create memorable collages. Our high-quality 100GSM paper works great with graphite, ink, watercolor, adhesive, or whatever mixed media you prefer.

Vertical Notetaking or Drawing

The landscape binding doesn’t mean you’re limited to using it that way! Our Creativity Pad can also be used as a large format top-hinged notepad. Try out a new and creative way to take notes, plan your day, or draw your next masterpiece.

Shop the Blackwing Vol. 7 Collection

Blackwing Vol. 7 is our tribute to animation and the incredible stories it lets us tell. The Blackwing Vol. 7 collection includes our limited-edition Vol. 7 pencil set featuring a picket-fence animation of Chuck Jones’ Wile E. Coyote, our Chuck Jones Creativity Pad, and our first-ever Blackwing Handheld Eraser and Holder.

Looney Tunes and all related element © &  WBEI.

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1. Writing helps you reduce stress and manage anxiety.

Writing and journaling allow you to process your feelings and place your thoughts down on paper. Stress often comes in situations that feel out of your personal control and taking time to write about these stress indicators can help alleviate the anxiety associated with them. Research studies have found that spending 10 to 15 minutes a day writing can lead to a decrease in mental discomfort and provide a boost to your overall mental well-being.

2. Journaling encourages self-awareness and problem-solving.

Developing a journaling practice allows you to put your thoughts and feelings into words. If a certain problem or issue arises, writing about it can help identify what needs to be solved or improved in an intentional capacity. In addition, regular journaling can help you keep track of any changes or chart your improvement over time. Going back and rereading a previous journal entry can also help you gauge the progress that you’ve made.

3. It can lift your mood and promote overall wellness.

Creating a daily journaling routine is a healthy habit. Along with using it as an outlet for self-reflection, journaling can be a helpful tool for inspiration, motivation, and goal-setting. 

4. Writing can help you express yourself.

Writing things down on paper may allow you to have new perspectives or observations about things that may be on your mind. Communicating with yourself through this process can help you understand your own thoughts better. Using words, metaphors, and imagery may also help you convey or pinpoint a certain emotion in different ways.

5. It opens up your creativity.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to creative writing. Exercising your creativity and exploring your imagination positively stimulates your brain. Working on a short story, poem, observation, or novel also provides a constructive outlet to process thoughts, ideals, beliefs and emotions.

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1. Take Time to Slow Down

In the midst of our fast-paced and increasingly digital lives, it often becomes difficult to take time to carve out time for ourselves. However, there are great physical, emotional, and mental benefits to setting aside time to slow down and be intentional. Whether it’s planning your morning, adding diversity to your schedule in the afternoon, or reflecting at the end of the day, the most important part of a journaling practice is the willingness to slow down.

2. Set the Mood and Frame Your Mind

After you’ve set aside some time, it could be additionally helpful to set the mood and surround yourself with things that bring you a sense of calm. Journaling is a deeply introspective and meditative exercise. Before placing pencil to paper, make yourself a coffee, put on some music or a vinyl record, and create a healthy space for yourself to be mindful.

3. Find What Inspires You

Inspiration is can be found everywhere and can also be a useful tool for motivation. Another helpful exercise in your writing journey is finding an impactful quote, lyric, or concept that inspires you on a particular day. Writing it down in your journal will help you internalize the message, be a springboard for reflection, and become something that you can revisit. Let that inspiration fuel your own creativity.

4. Dream Big, Start Small

There are countless unique ways to keep a journal, but one of the keys to a successful writing practice is consistency. As you begin your journey, it is important to think about the goals you’d like to accomplish and how journaling can help you achieve them. Establishing this framework can help you set realistic expectations as you go along. Having a general intention for your year will allow you to then create monthly, weekly, and daily steps to work in working towards the larger picture. Celebrating small victories is an important step in staying consistent and achieving your big dream.

5. Keep Your Journal Close

Lastly, make sure your journal or notebook is always easily accessible. Studies show that writing in a physical object is more effective for memory retention compared to in a digital device. In this day and age, we are rarely separated from our smart devices. Always having a notebook close by can help you develop a habit of prioritizing writing something down on paper before reaching for a device. Also, consider keeping a pocket notebook on your person daily to help you jot down quick notes or to-do lists while on the go.

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