Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day
It's the one day a year dedicated entirely to celebrating indie bookstores across Canada — and we've got a few reasons to make the trip to the cottage 📚
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is an annual celebration of the independent booksellers who pour their hearts into connecting readers with the right stories. By shopping indie, you're supporting local businesses, investing in Canadian culture, and keeping real-deal, human-powered book recommendations alive.
Here's what's waiting for you when you visit:
📚 15% off all Canadian authors — the perfect excuse to stock up on homegrown talent
🎟️ Libro.fm Golden Ticket hunt — we're hiding a golden ticket somewhere in the store. Find it and you win 12 free audiobooks. Yes, twelve.
🎡 Prize wheel & giveaways — spin the wheel, win some bookish goodies. It's as fun as it sounds.
🦢 Grand prize: a Swan Society membership — one very lucky visitor walks away a member
And here's a bonus — every book you purchase from any Canadian indie bookstore on April 25 counts as an entry into CIBA's national Contest for Book Lovers, with gift cards up to $1,000 up for grabs. Books by Canadian authors count as double entries.
So on April 25, 2026, stop by, browse the shelves, spin the wheel, and hunt for that golden ticket. We'd love to see you.