Independent bookstore

Bookstores aren't as ubiquitous as they once were, but book lovers still have many choices for discovering a good read. Here are bookstores worth a visit across the country, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Iowa City, Iowa.

Opening an independent bookstore requires more than a love of books. Owners of four newly opened bookstores share the financial realities of entrepreneurship, from startup costs to location scouting, inventory, building a customer base and community and offering an alternative to Amazon.

From the shop founded by Alice Munro in Victoria to a Nova Scotia bookstore that specializes in rare titles, here's our roundup of great spots to lose yourself in literature

Like the independent bookstores he photographs, Bryan David Griffith is a bit of a throwback. He does have an email address, but if you want to reach...

From beautiful interiors to fascinating history, these 10 Southern bookstores showcase the magic and charm of each town they're in.

A favorite bookshop in every state and D.C. showcases some of our favorite and the best independent bookstores across the USA.

Working in an independent bookstore may sound like an ideal job for book lovers, but well, it's actually pretty awesome and here's why.

Shop for new, used, and rare books online and in-person at Powell's Books, the world's largest independent bookstore, based in Portland, Oregon. We sell new and used books and gifts. Read Powell's blog, browse staff picks, and find your next read today!

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Check out these charming bookstores in Berlin where literature lovers go for a great find. Don't be afraid to ask about their recommended books.

There are myriad online options for book buying. So what goes into the physicality of bookstores to make them appealing to book buyers?

Calling all book lovers! This bookstore is for you! 📍Minoa Pera Bookstore, Istanbul 🇹🇷 @minoapera 📚 Minoa is an independent bookstore which is also a cafe that opened in 2014 in Beşiktaş Akaretler. This amazing bookstore carried over 45,000 books written in Turkish and English from art n photography to comics. from the moment I walked in to this bookstore, I looked up an amazement and it had all my favorite things: books, plants and food! I randomly came across this café and I met a…

A highlight of design in Tampa, Florida, Oxford Exchange is one of my favorite spots in the city. This European-inspired space houses a delicious restaurant, a must-see bookstore, a lovely home decor shop, and two of my favorite local businesses: TeBella Tea and Buddy Brew Coffee. With an Instagram-worthy staircase, carefully curated design pieces, and an atmosphere of creativity and community, it's easy to see why Oxford Exchange is such a popular spot in Tampa!

books. wine. coffee. friends. we’re a bookstore with wine and a wine shop with books. we’ve got a great wine bar with coffee and snacks, too. meet some friends for happy hour, browse our shelves, and leave happy with your new favorite book + bottle!

The expansion store is located at 76 North 4th Street in Williamsburg (Photo via McNally Jackson)WILLIAMSBURG – After more than a decade as an independent bookselling icon, McNally Jackson [http://www.mcnallyjackson.com/] has finally made its way to Brooklyn. Over the weekend, their new shop quietly opened its doors in Williamsburg. “We’re excited to see what evolves with the new staff, new space and new regulars,” said Sam MacLaughlin, who will run the Brooklyn operation. Tucked into the…

Bookstores are magical places. At the Awesome Mitten, we're confident that you will enjoy searching these independent Michigan bookstores for your next read!

A little over three years ago, my wife and I had the craziest idea we’ve ever had in our lives: to open a bookstore in Bastrop, Texas. Opening a small business is always hard. But opening a small…