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Local Booksellers Have Big Plans For Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend

Holland Saltsman (at left) is the owner of the Novel Neighbor, and Kelly Von Plonski owns Subterranean Books.
Evie Hemphill | © 2024
Holland Saltsman (at left) is the owner of the Novel Neighbor, and Kelly Von Plonski owns Subterranean Books.
Renee Woodley is the manager of Rolla Books & Toys.
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Renee Woodley is the manager of Rolla Books & Toys.

Saturday is , and many of the bookstores in the St. Louis region and beyond are going all out for the celebration of an industry that is much more than business.

On Thursday’s St. Louis on the Air, © 2024 ’s Jonathan Ahl discussed this year’s highlights with several store owners and managers who also provided reading recommendations to listeners.

Joining the conversation were Holland Saltsman, owner of the Novel Neighbor in Webster Groves; Kelly Von Plonski, owner of Subterranean Books in University City; and Renee Woodley, manager of Rolla Books and Toys.

Listen to the discussion:

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Evie was a producer for "St. Louis on the Air" at © 2024 .