We're big fans of the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod, or the "Christmas Book Flood." So much so, in fact, that we're going to put on our own version this year, which we are dubbing the PSB Solstice Book Flood - and we're extending an invite to you and the rest of our community! We're excited for an evening full of book talk - and an excuse for us to gather, which we've so missed doing with y'all over the last few years. Here's what you need to do to participate and how it will work.
What you need to do:
pick out one of your favorite paperback books that you'll be exchanging for the Book Flood. It can be a used copy of your own that you're ready to share with someone else or it can be a new copy that you purchase from the store or another indie bookstore. You'll get 10% off on any book that you order for the book exchange, but order soon so it's here in time! Try to pick out a book that you feel passionate about but that will also have some sort of broad appeal. Specific, but not too specific!
on the evening of the exchange, be prepared to write a few sentences about the book and why you love it.
you can exchange up to 3 books, but please keep in mind that this is intended as an opportunity for us to share the books that we love most, not as an avenue for offloading books that you no longer want!
How the Solstice Book Flood will work:
we'll open the evening at 6pm with some brief readings and reflections on the changing season
notecards will be passed out so that everyone can write their own recommend or 'blurb' for the book that they brought
all books and notecards will be collected and arranged on a table
everyone will have an opportunity to browse the books and pick out one that speaks to them
if someone else snags a book that you were excited about, we'll be offering 10% off of any books that were part of the exchange
Light snacks and refreshments will be available, and we'll also be offering 10% off of any single transaction that evening if you participate in the book exchange - so this is a great excuse to get some last minute holiday shopping done, and to hang out and mingle with us and other community members!