Jason Collins There are few things as blissful to a book-lover as spending time in a bookshop. So, when there’s a lazy afternoon when you can do anything and you’re in need of some new books, you can always go to your local brick-and-mortar bookshop for a leisurely stroll and read. Here are five things you can … Read more
While it’s not common to have a bookshop near you that contains the perfect combination of sage advice and adventure books (not to mention ladders a la Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), many writers have given us enchanting bookshops within their books. Here are six of our favorite fictional bookshops in literature. Carl Conrad Coreander’s … Read more
Whether you’re a lover of great classic science fiction by authors like Arthur C. Clarke and Frank Herbert, enjoy newer books by the likes of John Scalzi and Mary Robinette Kowal, or want to face familiar characters from movie and TV tie-ins, science fiction has something for everyone. Yes, you could buy your sci-fi from … Read more
If indie book shops are your favorite places to spend time, look no further than Ohio. When we say ‘indie,’ we mean small and alternative or non-mainstream. An indie bookshop is probably not a chain store. It doesn’t have to have a sofa and a cat, and it doesn’t have to sell new books. It … Read more
New York is home to a range of people and cultures and is one of the perfect places for inspiration. Book shops abound in the city, and opportunities to read can be found in Central Park or in one of its many cafes. What makes the eight book shops on this list special is that … Read more
What makes a book shop unusual? Its size? Its location? What it offers? Here are six of the most unusual bookshops in the world. They are not limited to language or region, so if you are an intrepid reader who loves travelling, you can find inspiration for your next few holidays here. Related: 7 of … Read more
Does your local book shop run classes and activities after school? Often, there are programs for holidays, but many book shops also have classes in the afternoon after school. These are not just random classes; they are programs that are perfect for your local bookshop on a permanent basis. The only problem might be the … Read more
Adopting a book shop is a real thing. You can also adopt a book, and in doing so, support research, but what about adopting a book shop? You can choose a book shop that you know is loved by many but perhaps frequented by few and sponsor certain parts of its costs. It’s not just … Read more
