2026 Summer Reading Guide
Ramp is a marketing, sales and production group managing the two seasonal (summer and winter) catalogs for bookstores in four regions, including CALIBA.
SUMMER READING GUIDE - AD RESERVATIONS DUE MARCH 15TH
Curated Print & Digital CatalogsThe essential summer catalog (print and digital) for indie readers from Memorial Day to Labor Day, showcasing new releases and timeless favorites. Carefully curated titles, limited space—reserve now! Bonus: all print ads include free digital catalog ads.
Questions? Contact Suzanne Shoger
PUBLISHERS - RESERVE YOUR SUMMER READING GUIDE AD TODAY
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
- January 22nd - Publisher Ad Reservations Open
- January 27th - Bookseller Orders Open
- March 15th - Ad Reservations Close for Publishers
CALIBA Marketing Assets
We know that it takes time and another skill set to create marketing materials for your store. So to give you back some time we have created assets that you can share with your customers.
DOWNLOAD MARKETING ASSETS FOR BOOKSTORES
How to make the most of your summer catalog:
- Prepare to hand-sell by reading the DRCs provided on the Edelweiss list.
- Place in other retail outlets.
- Stuff in bags, hand out at your events and other community events.
- Bring it to local independent living communities and take orders (think local coffee shops, grocery stores, etc!)
- Have staffers choose a title they think will do well and have a competition to see which title sells the most copies. And the winning bookseller gets a prize!
- Build a store display. Carry this throughout the store with mini displays in different sections.
- Add your personal review to the provided shelf-talkers.
- Include it in book shipments.
The summer catalog sells books and supports the organization.
Plus, it is FREE to CALIBA members.