Indie Bookstore Day 2026

By Sage Sanford and Lyra Stone

This past Saturday, April 25, was Independent, or “Indie” Bookstore Day, a chance to celebrate local booksellers and the communities built around them.

KGNU’s Sage Sanford visited Boulder bookstores to hear about why bookstores are such an important community resource.

KGNU’s Lyra Stone explored Spicy Librarian, a Denver bookstore that encourages people to love what they love and be who they are.

This story aired on the Morning Magazine, KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring in-depth discussions on local news issues. Click here to listen to other episodes of the Morning Magazine.