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Are Co-Op Bookstores the Future of Bookselling?

What are co-op bookstores, how do they work, and how can they address the problems booksellers face today?

The Importance of Book-Centered Spaces as Third Places

Libraries and bookstores aren't just places to find books, but "third places" where you can find community, great conversation, and fun.

Browse from Your Couch: Bookstores with Fantastic Websites for Browsing

With lists on cute cryptids, decolonial SFF, trans comics, and more, these indie bookstore websites are as fun to browse as their shelves!

Queer Indie Bookstore Splits Profits with LGBTQ Authors

A new queer indie bookstore is splitting profits with LGBTQ authors and spreading queer joy and literacy with a rainbow book bus.

Barnes & Noble’s ‘Best Books of the Year So Far’ List Is Here, and It’s Got Something For Everyone

Barnes & Noble just released their "Best Books of the Year (So Far)", and the list is full of surprises.

How Queer-Owned Bookstores are Celebrating Pride Month

From drag queen story hours to bookish dance parties, find out how queer-owned bookstores across the U.S. are celebrating Pride.

Independent Bookstore Day 2023 Celebrations Across the Country

Find out what cities across the U.S. are doing to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day 2023 on April 29th and get in on the fun!

What Will the Bookstore of the Future Look Like?

With all the challenges that the book publishing industry currently faces, what will the future bookstore look like?

Affordable Book Depository Alternatives

Wondering where to buy books now that Book Depository is closing? Here are several Book Depository alternatives.

Romance Bookstores to Fall in Love With

From a pastel bungalow in San Diego to a queer-owned shop in Wisconsin, these romance bookstores are serving up happily ever afters.