The 11th annual Independent Bookstore Day is April 27, 2024. In celebration of this special day, indie bookstores around San Diego have teamed up to encourage readers to visit as many participating bookstores as possible in one weekend. Visit the participating San Diego independent bookstores from Saturday, April 27 to Monday, April 29 to collect exclusive prizes (while supplies last). You can visit one or all 13, but the more bookstores you visit, the more prizes you can earn!
The UC San Diego Bookstore will be part of the Book Crawl during its open hours on Saturday, April 27 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and on Monday, April 29 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Library Exhibits and Events Coordinator Scott Paulson ’84 will be there (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday) to help crawlers make DIY zines (little magazines) and one-of-a-kind bookmarks using a variety of stickers, colorful markers and craft paper. Scott will also help turn your name into a musical motif. Based on letters and codings in your name, you’ll get help drawing your very signature melody onto a bookmark and then immediately perform your name as an otherworldly fanfare on the Theremin and harp (don’t worry, he’ll show you how!).
Participating bookstores include:
- Bay Books Coronado
- Bluestocking Books
- Diesel, Del Mar
- Joyride Bookshop
- La Playa Books
- Libélula Books & Co
- Library Shop
- Meet Cute Romance Bookshop
- Mysterious Galaxy
- The Book Catapult
- UC San Diego Bookstore
- Verbatim Books
- Warwick’s
Prizes will be announced throughout the month of April. Follow the official SD Book Crawl Instagram for details and more information.
Partners: UC San Diego Bookstore
Contact:
Scott Paulson
spaulson@ucsd.edu