OVERCUP BLOG — bookstores

Indie Bookstore Love

Posted by Rachel Bell on

Indie Bookstore Love

  Updated: February 14, 2021 - Over the past few months, we've provided numerous ways to support independent bookstores and we've created another map to help you navigate the world of buying books from independent bookstores. In addition to all the regional bookstore maps below, we've created a BIPOC-owned bookstores map. Visit the map here.  If there are stores you would like to suggest we add to any of our maps, please contact us here.   While this past year has been tough around the globe for booksellers, there are so many books worth reading right now, and we want...

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How-to: Submitting Your Manuscript

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How-to: Submitting Your Manuscript
Interested in submitting a manuscript? We break down the how-to in this post. From types of manuscripts we're looking for to where you need to submit.

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Makahiki: The Thanksgiving Most People Don't Know About

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Native Hawaiians have a similar celebration of Thanksgiving called Makahiki. Through the years, the traditions and festivals have evolved.

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Buying the Best Gift in the Best Way

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Buying the Best Gift in the Best Way
A 3 step guide to getting the best gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

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Places Around Portland to Buy Tolly

Posted by Emily Hagenburger on

Places Around Portland to Buy Tolly

Tolly has a special place in our hearts. Thankfully, retailers around town have also found this artistic and inspiring children’s book to be treasure, and stock it on their shelves. We’d like to give a shoutout to these wonderful Portland shops and bookstores that stock Tolly, among other great books and products. Green Bean Books is a whimsical children’s bookstore in the Alberta Arts District. They have story times in multiple languages, summer camps, and even a deck and a garden! If you and your children haven’t visited this adorable bookshop, put some of their events (such as their monthly “Read to...

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