April 26, 2025 is Independent Bookstore Day, and Dane County is showing up big. Eleven indie bookstores across the Dane County area are teaming up for one epic day of literary love—think raffle prizes, exclusive deals, and a free commemorative art print by local teen artist Stella Balsley. You could even score a Golden Ticket for free audiobooks from Libro.fm!

Buying from local bookstores doesn’t just support your neighbors—it’s also better for the planet. Unlike mega online retailers (ahem, Amazon), indie shops keep packaging waste and transportation emissions low.

Support your community and feed your mind at these indie bookstores:

• A Room of One’s Own (Madison)

• Kismet Books (Verona)

• Lake City Books (Madison)

• Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè (Madison)

• Mystery To Me (Madison)

• The Book Deal (Madison)

• Paul’s Book Store (Madison)

• Browzer’s Bookshop (Madison)

• Peaceful Heart Gifts & Books (Oregon)

• Madison Paperbacks (Madison)

• Ink & Ivy Book Boutique (Madison)

Grab a book, a print, and maybe a prize or two—and celebrate the joy of shopping local!