For Booksellers

Our dream is to one day have every indie bookstore in Michigan be a part of the Hop!

Here’s what you need to know:

• Participating stores make a nominal registration fee to fund the prize pool and pay for Book Hop-related expenses. In 2026, each store contributed $30.
• We ask that each store keep printed copies of the double-sided BINGO sheet and Passport on hand for customers to pick up. Many customers will print their own, but they must also be available for pick up at any participating store.
• Each store chooses its own method of marking the cards. You can use a stamp, sticker, initials, etc. Stores are asked to mark not only their store name on the Passport, but any BINGO card activity their customers complete while in their store.
• Activities vary from year to year. Some may require a purchase, but many activities are free for the customers and involve promoting participating stores via shelfies and other social media posts.
• Customer can either submit their completed BINGO cards and Passports online, or turn them in to any participating store. If a customer chooses to turn their card into a store instead of using the online form, we ask all stores to ensure that completed cards are fully filled out by the customer, then submit them online on the customer’s behalf.
• MI Book Hop is a volunteer-driven committee under the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association (GLIBA). The committee oversees event coordination, outreach, and promotion to grow this initiative year after year. GLIBA membership comes with amazing benefits and is a requirement for MI Book Hop participating stores. New GLIBA stores are eligible to get their first year membership free!

Complete this form to be added to the list for next year’s planning newsletter!