Astoria — Lucy’s Books will host local authors Melissa Eskue Ousley and Matt Love as guest booksellers on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29.

Eskue Ousley will be in the store from 10 a.m. to noon, and Love will be in the store from 1 to 4 p.m. chatting with customers and recommending their favorite books, including Eskue Ousley’s “The Rabbit and the Raven” and Love’s “Rose City Heist.”

Hundreds of independent bookstores across the country will host local authors Nov. 29 as Small Business Saturday, recognizing a movement called Indies First. Launched by noted author Sherman Alexie, Indies First encourages authors to volunteer at their local store, to give back some of the support that independent bookstores have traditionally given to authors.

Indies First also encourages authors, and anybody who wants to sell a book through a website, to make the indie “Buy” button the first among all e-retailer choices on their websites.

Other participating Indies First stores and authors may be found on IndieBound.org

Small Business Saturday, founded by American Express in 2010, is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is a day dedicated to support the local businesses that help create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods.

Last year, consumers in the United States who were aware of Small Business Saturday reported spending $5.7 billion with independently owned businesses. This report is based on the Small Business Saturday Insights Survey, which indicates how one day can make a big impact on local communities.

Lucy’s Books is located at 348 12th St. For more information, call 503-325-4210.