IndieBound Blog

Spiral Circle, a metaphysical bookstore in Orlando, Florida, will celebrate its 50th year of operation in 2025. Founded in 1975, the shop has long been a little haven near downtown Orlando. I met with owner Julie Wilder, as well as Christina Ray, intuitive reader and book buyer, to learn more about Spiral Circles’ past and future, as well as the unique challenges of running a metaphysical bookstore. 

In 2023, Plot Twist Books in South Charleston, West Virginia, announced the addition of an Airbnb to their bookstore. The fully furnished room adjoining the bookstore, boasted a private entrance and 24/7 access to the shop. Immediately enamored with the idea of spending the night in a bookstore, I made a mental note (and several physical ones) to check in with Plot Twist in the future to see how the Airbnb was working out. So, a year after the announcement, I met with Plot Twist co-owner, Matt Browning, to learn more about him, the bookstore, and the Airbnb.

Cupboard Maker Books is a new and used bookstore in Enola, Pennsylvania, that has been in operation for 26 years! Every year, Cupboard Maker Books celebrates Bookstore Romance Day, so owner Michelle Haring tells us more about the store and Cupboard Maker Books' plan for this Bookstore Romance Day.

Love’s Sweet Arrow is a romance bookstore in Tinley Park, Illinois. Originally opened by mother-daughter duo Marissa and Roseann Backlin in 2019, the shop recently celebrated its five year anniversary. 

Every year, Love’s Sweet Arrow celebrates Bookstore Romance Day, so Bookselling This Week met with Marissa Backlin to learn more about the store and what they have planned for this Bookstore Romance Day.

The Bookloft has a long history in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Founded in 1974, 2024 is The Bookloft’s fiftieth year of operation. Owner Giovanni Boivin talked to us about the store’s rich history, the challenges they're  facing, and the plans for the future. 

Elliott Bay Book Company is a landmark of the Seattle indie scene and is undoubtedly one of the more well-known indie bookstores in the country. With more than 150,000 titles across some 20,000 square feet, Elliott Bay is massive by indie standards. 

I met with co-owner, Tracy Taylor, to hear more about the store’s history, the transition to ownership, and the owners’ goals for the future.