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Studying spirituality and reading religious books

Religious and Spiritual Section

Our account base consists of stores across the country, including individual and chain bookstores, discount department chains, bargain outlets, wholesale clubs, Chrisitan bookstores, card, gift, and stationery stores, and more. With such a diverse customer base, we offer 20+ genres for all our customers’ preferences. With Easter just a few

Celebrating Black History Month by reading books by Black authors.

Black History Month 2022

Every February, we celebrate Black History Month to honor African American achievements that have played an essential part in creating the American culture we see today. We’ve celebrated Black History Month for more than a century. The first recorded celebration was in 1915, 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished

Woman reading a book in bed to reduce stress and anxiety.

Stress Awareness Day – How Reading Can Help

We all know that reading can help with stress, right? At American Book Company, we do! The last few months of the year often yield more stress for people, especially around the holidays, so much so that we honor National Stress Awareness Day this November 3rd. Our answer to handling

Handwritten poetry book resting on a stump outside.

National Poetry Day Calls for Celebration

October 7 marks National Poetry Day, a great time to celebrate the value we all receive from poetry. In 2018, the National Endowment for the Arts conducted a survey of public participation in the arts. Their results indicated that 12% of adults had read poetry in the previous year. While

Woman sitting on a white bed reading a book and drinking coffee.

National Book Lovers Day

Whether you prefer fiction, fantasy, romance, or thrillers, there’s one thing that all book lovers can agree on – there’s nothing better than finding the time to get lost in a good book. National Book Lovers Day, celebrated each year on August 9th, is a time to celebrate anything and

Woman wearing glasses reading a poetry book on a couch at night.

National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, a time we celebrate the art of poetry as well as the many poets who continue to inspire us with their work. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this annual celebration and there are many ways you can recognize and honor the cultural influence

Woman in blue shirt grabs orange book from library shelf.

National Library Week

Every year since 1958, the National Library Association (ALA) has sponsored National Library Week where we acknowledge and celebrate everything libraries and librarians do for us. From providing free rentable books to offering educational resources, libraries have remained an essential part of communities for many years. This year, National Library

Standing smiling woman reading a book aabout women's history.

Books for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time when we celebrate and honor the efforts of women in the past and present who have made strides towards gender equality and influence younger generations of girls. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ve put together a list of some essential books, by, for,

Celebrating Black History Month in February.

Black History Month 2021

February is Black History Month – a time when we celebrate and pay tribute to the contributions, achievements, and history of African Americans. During this month, we also recognize the ongoing struggle for racial justice and honor the many African Americans who have and continue to strive for equality. Black