On Wednesday I’m flying to NY for this year’s book expo. It will be a doubly enjoyable trip because I will see my family while I’m there. This year will be a different book expo experience than last, primarily because Light of Islam now has a physical location where I’m regularly selling books. I’m trying to figure out how everything will work, but some of the publishers I buy from (especially several university presses) are offering good discounts at the show and I want to be able to take advantage of them. Thursday is ABA’s day of education, which I anticipate to be as useful as last year. Two sessions I’m particularly interested in are address book clubs and small-size bookstores. I will be gone till Tuesday – possibly the longest trip I’ve taken to NY/NJ since I moved to Houston!
While I’m away, my trusty volunteer will be covering the store Wednesday through Friday, and my beloved husband will man the store over the weekend. As a reminder, the shortened hours will be:
Wed., May 27: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thurs., May 28: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. [NO ARABIC CLASS THIS DAY]
Fri., May 29: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LOI may also be closed on June 2 – check back or call to confirm (832-205-1457).
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Light of Islam is a nonprofit bookstore whose mission is to provide the Houston-area community with accurate and accessible information about Islam and Muslims. Find out more at http://www.light-of-islam.org/.
