Independent Bookstores Day celebrated by readers nationwide

SUMMERLAND, Calif. (KEYT) Independent Bookstore Day is the last Saturday in April.

There are more than 1200 stores nationwide and thanks to people who love to read many are thriving.

Godmothers in Summerland is one of them and it is celebrating a special event next weekend.

"Independent bookstore day is a day across the country where people come and celebrate independent book stores, we are here, we are proud to be here and we are so happy to be your local book store in town," said flood manager Mikayla Romeril.

On May 3rd it will be celebrating godmothers.

"We have a special day called Godmothers Day, Mother's Day can be complicated but Godmothers Day doesn't have to be," said Romario, " We are here to celebrate women that have led your way in your life."

Godmothers is located on Lillie Ave in Summerland.

It is open daily and shares its patio with Dart Coffee Company.

For more information visit https://godmothers.com