Some tips from the Pros on how to operate a successful bookshop.
A library full of feminist books is born. Aqui Thami (local artist, activist, and scholar ) leads “Sister Library.” Since its birth, the library has traveled the world delivering hundreds of books. Every book is written by a woman. Most recently, the library has made its way through Auckland, Bangalore, and Chennai. Sister leaves behind … Read more
Going to your local bookshop to buy a book or three can be a fun family activity. After all, we go to book shops to buy books, but there are many other activities you can do at your local book shop. In a world where online shopping has dented the sales of thriving physical shops, … Read more
What are bookshop managers looking for in employees? Thinking on this, I recently looked over current job postings for booksellers. What I discovered is this: bookshop managers know and value their customers, and they hire accordingly. These ads were by no means repetitive. It seems that bookshop managers quite enjoy writing job ads and do … Read more
Cats are an integral part of the literary world. Being the quiet, reserved, and sometimes cuddly companion to readers for centuries, they have now taken up residency in many bookshops across North America. Some cats work as security guards who oversee operations from high shelves, some sit at their posts and demand cuddles, and others … Read more
The United States is made up of history dark enough to leave lingering souls behind to forever haunt its terrain. Why, in our talks of haunted places, are bookshops never mentioned? They are home to history, stories, and pages filled with lives. What if some of these lives aren’t on paper but rather walking the … Read more
Here at The Bookshop Blog, we love a unique bookshop. One thing that can make a bookshop really unique is when it caters to a specific theme, genre, or specialty. After doing some research, I’ve found that there are bookshops like this all over the United States! Here are seven of the most interestingly themed … Read more
Over the years, there has been a myriad of industries that have gone out of business due to the rapid change in social preferences. Video rental stores are a great example of a business that lost popularity to competitors due to the changing of the times. As streaming became more popular, leaving the house to … Read more
While perusing the charming downtown streets of Lexington, Virginia, I found it very easy to get lost in the magical little town. Littered with small businesses, restaurants, and eccentric stores, Lexington is the perfect home to the small independent bookstore, The Bookery. Seated comfortably between the Lexington Pet Place and the Mountain City Masonic Lodge, … Read more
