Promoting the vitality, diversity and prosperity of independent bookselling as essential to the life of our communities and crucial to the dissemination of ideas in society.

For Booksellers
Network with fellow booksellers, authors and other industry professionals. Share best practices and stay abreast of the latest trends. Read more...

For Children's Booksellers
Be part of the discussion about the issues and opportunities specific to children's bookselling. Your membership in the NCIBA includes membership in the Northern California Children's Booksellers Alliance (NCCBA). Read more...

Friends of the NCIBA
We invite authors and illustrators, sales reps and publicists - anyone in the wider book industry - to add your unique voice and perspective to the conversation.  Read more...

For Publishers
Explore the many ways to connect with our booksellers while keeping us apprised of the opportunities and challenges you face. Together we can make things happen! Read more...'

Dates & Events
ABA Principles of Finance Workshop - Oct. 26
Discovery Show - October 27 & 28, 2016
​NCCBA Meeting - January 23, 2017
​Winter Institute - Jan. 27-30, 2017 Minneapolis
Spring Gathering - April 2, 2017
Independent Bookstore Day - April 29, 2017
Book Expo America - May 31-June 2, 2017
Discovery Show - October 19 & 20

Fall Catalog

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