The previous "Booksense Picks" list of new book recommendations is now the "Indie-Next" List.  

You can view the Current  Indie-Next picks, or see a preview of the selections for August.  Be sure to view one of the paper brochures in full color next time you visit us. 

You can become part of the IndieBound attitude!  Unchain yourself, declare your independence, love your local!  Sign the Declaration of IndieBound, and you will be entered to win one of two IndieBound T-shirts.  We are extending the contest through August.   

Visit our inklings web site to read favorites of Inklings staff members.

Here's what you do each time you shop at Inklings, Yakima's Independent Bookstore:

1.  You keep dollars in our economy -  For every $100 you spend at one of our local businesses, $68 will stay in the community.  What happens when you spend that same $100 at a national chain?  Only $43 stays in the community.

2.  You embrace what makes us unique -  You wouldn't want your house to look like everyone else's in the U.S.  So why would you want your community to look that way?

3.  You create local jobs - Local businesses are better at creating higher paying jobs for our neighbors.

 4.  You help the environment - Buying from a local business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation, less packaging, and products that you know are safe and well made, because we stand behind them.

5.  You nurture community -  We know you, and you know us.  Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains.

6.  You conserve your tax dollars -  Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money available to beautify our community.  Also, spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong--right here in your community!

7.  You create more choice - We pick the books and gifts we sell based on what we know you like and want.  Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products because we buy for our own individual market.

8.  You take advantage of our expertise - You are our friends and neighbors, and we have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you.  We're passionate about what we do.  Why not take advantage of it?

9.  You invest in entrepreneurship - Creativity and entrepeneurship are what the American economy is founded upon.  Nurturing local business ensures a strong community.

10.  You make us a destination - The more interesting and unique we are as a community, the more we will attract new neighbors, visitors, and guests.  This benefits everyone!

You do more than buy books . . . You help make our community better in so many important ways!