Turn nearby readers into regulars.

Independent bookstores thrive on regulars who live close enough to wander in, and postcards reach every one of them. EDDM puts your events, staff picks, and story times in the hands of readers your email list has never met.

Bring In More Readers
70+

Store visits per campaign

4.5%

Average response rate

350%

Average ROI

Common Challenges

Online pricing is impossible to match, so the store has to win on experience
Foot traffic depends on people remembering you exist between visits
Events fill the store but rarely reach beyond the existing email list

Campaign Types That Work

Author Event Invitations

Mail your area ahead of signings and readings to fill seats with neighbors who've never been inside.

Holiday Gift Guide

Send a staff-picks gift guide in November when shoppers want thoughtful gifts without the shipping gamble.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Reach family neighborhoods in June with kids' reading programs, story times, and summer picks.

Membership Launch

Announce a loyalty or membership program that gives regulars a reason to buy every book from you.

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Bookstores templates are on the way

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Why L&B Printing?

Free design review on every orderDecades of NJ campaign dataWe handle USPS bundling and delivery4.4% average response rate