Six local book stores are participating in the Rocket City Book Crawl on July 18.<\/p>\n
MADISON \u2013 Avid readers or those \u2018increasing\u2019 their game will enjoy the Rocket City Book Crawl on July 18.<\/p>\n
Independent or \u2018indie\u2019 book stores \u2013 six of them \u2013 are uniting for a day full of books, community and \u2018bookish\u2019 fun, according to organizers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndependent bookstores are owned and operated by a single owner or partnership and are not affiliated with any of the big chains,\u201d Robin Dauma said. Dauma is owner of South & Pine and Blue Apple Books in Madison.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile indie bookstores can have more than one location (usually in the same geographical area), once a store hits about 10-12 locations, they are no longer considered independent.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEvents like the Rocket City Book Crawl are crucial because they provide a fun and focused way for readers (and shoppers of gifts and bookish goods) to discover new locations, spread the word about the stores they love through a special event, and give people incentives (like the prize giveaways) to choose to shop local rather than with a chain or online,\u201d Dauma said.<\/p>\n
Six woman-owned book stores are participating in the crawl:<\/p>\n
\u2022 All in Books \u2014 1689 Slaughter Road, Suite A5 in Madison. Local indie shop for used books and all type of book-related treasures. Cozy, sustainable and community-driven.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Blue Apple Books 14 Main St., Suite B and C. A local, independent bookstore in downtown Madison focused on community, creativity and curiosity. Authors often visit for meet-and-greet sessions.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Blushing Books \u2014 101 Clinton Ave. E. in Huntsville. Known as the \u2018Romance Bookstore.\u2019 Celebrated their one-year anniversary on June 27, 2026.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Booklegger Club \u2014 4001 Holmes Ave. NW, Suite A in Huntsville. Operates as used book store and community space with a coffee and tea bar. Cozy, curated and full of heart.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Bookwyrm \u2014 7914 Memorial Parkway SW, Suite B6 in Huntsville. Book store with half the space for used books and the other half for a meeting place with cozy seating for quiet reading or chatting book groups.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Snail on the Wall 816 Wellman Ave. in downtown Huntsville. Known as Huntsville\u2019s indie (independent) bookstore. Find new books, book recommendations, book clubs, authors and events.<\/p>\n
Participants can follow steps to vie for prizes:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Step 1 \u2014 Book crawl starts at 10 a.m. Pick up your passport at the first participating bookstore on your route in the crawl.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Step 2 \u2014 Purchase a limited edition tote for a keepsake (only $20 at each bookstore). Receive a sticker stamp with a purchase at each bookstore Step 3 \u2013 After you have all the sticker stamps, cut along the dotted line and leave your completed passport with an employee at any of the book stores. You are then entered in the contest and will be eligible to win one of the impressive prizes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the perfect excuse to explore these local bookstores, discover your next favorite read and celebrate the incredible indie book community right here in Madison and Huntsville,\u201d Dauma said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t wait to see familiar faces and meet new book lovers along the way,\u201d Dauma said. #RocketCityBookCrawl is their official hashtag.<\/p>\n
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