Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 25, 2026

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with us at Swallow Stories — and for this day only, we’re opening early at 9:00 AM!

The first 10 guests through the door will receive a free audiobook as a special thank-you for shopping indie.

We’re also excited to welcome local author Markelle Grabo, who will be promoting her new release The Redwood Bargain and signing copies of her debut novel, Call Forth a Fox.

Downton Abbey meets the Brothers Grimm in this gothic fairy tale featuring a lush, upstairs/downstairs sapphic romance. Perfect for fans of The Thirteenth Child, Belladonna and Where the Dark Stands Still.

Publishing April 28, 2026. Available for preorder now.

"Through sentient woods and bargains entrenched in folklore, this gothic fairy tale brings the eerie vibes in full force with the welcome addition of a sapphic love story. [...] What really shines, though, is the dark, fantastical atmosphere that weaves its way through the background and settles itself into readers’ very bones." —Booklist

Plus, don’t miss our signature Mini Bookcase Experience — grab a mini bookcase and browse our collection of tiny books to build your own perfectly curated miniature shelf.

Join us for a day of exclusive giveaways, author meet-and-greets, and bookish fun as we celebrate the magic of independent bookstores and our incredible reading community.

For more information on Indie Bookstore Day and how to map out your Bookstore Crawl, please visit the following link.