5 Things to Do in Your Favorite Bookshop on a Lazy Sunday
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…
Hero of Early Literacy, Dolly Parton, Receives the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy
On Thursday, Oct. 13, Dolly Parton accepted the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for her Imagination Library Program. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children are given a free book every month…
5 Must-Read Sherlock Holmes Graphic Novels
There is a plethora of Sherlock Holmes adaptations and spin-offs to read, but is there a best Sherlock Holmes graphic novel? The fictional super-detective, Sherlock Holmes and real-life serial killer,…
Dog Ears Bookstore Growing a Love for Books in Buffalo, New York
When Tom McDonnell opened his non-profit Literary Arts Center in 2008—now known as Dog Ears Bookstore—many people told him he was out of his mind. He wanted to impart a…
8 Bookshops Famous for Science Fiction
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…
Housing Works: Providing Books & Healthcare to NYC
Did you know a bookstore can lead to radical and attainable social reform? This bookstore stands on the side of a cobblestone New York City street. Seemingly lost to time, you…
8 Indie Bookshops You Will Only Find in Ohio
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…
8 Bookshops in New York That Your Inner Hipster Will Love
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…
6 Unusual Bookshops You Absolutely Have to See to Believe
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…
The Well-Stocked Book Shop
One of the more rewarding moments for booksellers is getting the perfect book to its perfect reader. Sometimes this can be done months before the book is actually released when…
5 After School Programs That Are Perfect for Your Local Bookshop
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…
Why Did Amazon Fail to Kill the Independent Bookstore Industry?
“Independent bookstores provide a story of hope for community-led businesses” – Ryan L. Raffaelli. In 1995, when Amazon appeared on the bookselling scene, analysts predicted that it was the doom…