Abstract: The present subject matter relates to systems and methods for advancing booklets from a group of booklets are provided. In particular, a booklet feeder can include a conveying path for supporting a group of booklets with each booklet comprising a stack of bound sheet articles, and a grip remover configured for engaging booklets in a seriatim manner in the conveying path. The grip remover can be movable to remove an engaged booklet from the conveying path and advance the removed booklet to an exit path.