Stephen Colbert spot pays off handsomely for North Carolina bookstore

Posted on 02/11/2021 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

What business could possibly be more deserving of a free commercial on one of the biggest TV viewing days of...

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Tagged As: Bookstore, Charity, Just for fun, Pop culture

The history of prices on book covers

Posted on 02/03/2021 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A bookstore owner recently made an observation that we can’t stop thinking about now that we’re aware of it. “Why...

Tagged As: Bookstore, History

Watch 3D printers build a bookstore

Posted on 01/31/2021 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The headline of this post doesn’t exaggerate — there truly is a 3D-printed concrete bookstore that should now be open...

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Tagged As: Bookstore, Literary tourism

The hottest date-night spot in Philadelphia? A bookstore!

Posted on 01/30/2021 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses to think outside the box in order to remain open. For Philadelphia’s The...

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Tagged As: Bookstore, coronavirus / COVID-19, Literary tourism

Seattle's newest bookstore is organized by emotions

Posted on 01/22/2021 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The mere act of browsing a bookstore seems very long-ago to us, and we know many bookworms across the world...

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Tagged As: Bookstore, Literary tourism

Germany's 98-year-old bookseller has died

Posted on 01/15/2021 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The oldest bookseller in Germany has died, but her longevity isn’t even the most interesting part of Helga Weyhe’s story....

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Tagged As: Bookstore, Obituary, The New York Times

How the US Capitol attacks have affected booksellers

Posted on 01/13/2021 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Last Wednesday’s terror attack on the US Capitol is having an effect on bookshelves. The New York Times reports that...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Bookstore, Politics

England's Booksellers Association: Bookstores should be essential

Posted on 11/10/2020 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

England has joined its counterpart across the Channel in pushing for bookstores to be declared essential. The Guardian reports that...

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Tagged As: Bookstore, coronavirus / COVID-19, The Guardian

Barnes & Noble's battle with former CEO comes to an end

Posted on 11/02/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Barnes & Noble and its former CEO have settled a years-long legal battle, reports Publishers Weekly. Demos Parneros and the...

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Tagged As: Barnes & Noble / Nook, Bookstore, Lawsuit

Shakespeare and Company bookstore calls out for orders, too

Posted on 10/29/2020 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Same story, different day: a beloved bookstore is crying out for help as the coronavirus pandemic slashes its sales. This...

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Tagged As: Bookstore, coronavirus / COVID-19, Literary tourism, The Guardian