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With just about all reports in, it's clear that 2014 ended strongly for bricks-and-mortar bookstores. ...  

Sales at average indies in December rose 9%, according to the ABA, and sales for the year were up 6%.  

These results jibe with our reports over the past month and a half on indie holiday sales and mark a striking contrast to four or five years ago, when many booksellers were saying "flat is the new up" or "down slightly is the new up."

Commenting on ABA statistics, CEO Oren Teicher said,  

"It's clear that the resurgence in independent bookstores is both continuing and strengthening."  

The reasons for that resurgence are myriad: buy local campaigns; the power of such promotions as Indies First and Small Business Saturday; the "return" of printed books, whose popularity appears to be increasing again; a range of sidelines that appeal to book buyers; bricks-and-mortar booksellers' emphasis on what distinguishes them from other book retailers, such as events, community ties and creating a "third place"; a renewed acknowledgement among consumers that bricks-and-mortar stores are one of the best places for discovering new books; more support from publishers, who are daily reminded of the value of their traditional bookstore partners; bad publicity for a certain online retailing behemoth; and last but not least the enthusiasm, knowledge and skill of booksellers.

So congratulations booksellers everywhere! It was a wonderful holiday season at most stores -- and you're directly responsible for that.

-Shelf Awareness, January 12, 2015    

Back of Beyond Books is recruiting a full-time bookseller with additional duties as assigned, based on skills and abilities.  

Bookstore experience is required, including operating a POS system. The highest level of customer service skill is required. Additional skills in the following areas are a plus, but not required: computer graphics and layout, website management, event planning, public speaking, marketing, and gift buying. A voracious reader is required. Salary is $25-30K with sick/vacation leave and health stipend.

Back of Beyond Books is located in the red-rock paradise of Moab, Utah.  

Moab is a tourist based community with a strong visitor season from late February to early November. Back of Beyond sells new, used and rare books, plus a variety of gift lines and cards. Our store is 1,800 square feet located in the heart of the shopping district, minutes from hiking, mountain biking, rafting, climbing, base jumping, or just about any other out of doors activity one might enjoy.

E-mail your resume to andy@backofbeyondbooks.com.