Category Archives: Bookstore Tourism

Be Here Now

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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Bookstore Tourism London

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Lined with mellow oak paneling, bathed in natural light from  tall glass roof, Daunt books in Marylebone London is an elegant and calm oasis for visiting bibliophiles. The sedate, Edwardian building provides a pitch-perfect setting for one of the city’s … Continue reading →

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Word On The Street

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Founded in June 2011, Street Books is a bicycle-powered mobile library serving people without homes in Portland, Oregon. Take a look:

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Stump The Bookseller

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Have you ever struggled to recall the title of a beloved book from your childhood ? Are friends, family, and even librarians stumped by your vague, random descriptions of plot and characters ? Well, Loganberry Books, a children’s books specialty … Continue reading →

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Traveling Bookshop

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Although there is a long history of traveling regional bookmobiles, La Librairie Itinérante is a unique mobile bookstore and home. Stocked with 3,000 titles, this tiny house serves as both the owner’s home and business. The peripatetic bookshop visits small towns and … Continue reading →

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Just Saying

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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Independent Bookstore Day

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day    On Saturday, April 29 Join over 490 independent bookstores in 48 states for parties, author readings, in-store events, and exclusive day-of merchandise.  2017 Independent Bookstore Day marks its third year of celebrating independent bookstores nationwide on … Continue reading →

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Life Is Better With A Book

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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Blue Monday

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

h/t Michael Moon

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Baghdad Books

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Despite enormous obstacles—think bombs and bureaucracy—a 25 year-old Baghdad bibliophile has succeeded in launching both an indie bookshop and a bookmobile. Ali al-Moussawi has had a life-long passion for reading and books. With the help of friends and a like-minded … Continue reading →

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