Category Archives: Bookstore Tourism

Into The Sun

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Check our cartoonist Peter Chiykowski’s blog Rock Paper Cynic for more like this.

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When The Bookstores Are Closed

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Singapore bookstore BooksActually has launched the first two of a new series of book vending machines. The machines are located at the Singapore Visitors Centre and the National Museum of Singapore. The book vendors will be rotated every three months … Continue reading →

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China has the best new bookstores

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

While beloved bookstores are closing all across the United States, remarkable shops are popping up throughout China. This incredible bookstore, designed by XL-MUSE group, is located in the new commercial center of Binjiang District in Hangzhou. photos © Shao Feng

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Happy Indie Bookstore Day

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

For countless booklovers, independent bookstores are not just retail outlets, they’re the heart of the community and a personal haven. Today, we’re marking the second annual Independent Bookstore Day across the United States. More than 435 indies, from Alaska to … Continue reading →

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Dancing Books

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

This lovely video was choreographed and performed by Renee Kester and directed by Tim Milgram. The music is Forever sung by James Bay.

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Self-Serving Sunday

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

What everyone should do today:

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Support The Book Thing

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

The city of Baltimore is known for its rich historical past and contemporary poverty and racial strife. But one of the longstanding bright spots in the port city is the beloved community organization The Book Thing. This free book program … Continue reading →

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Winter Instructions

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Foire du Livre

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I was amused to see that this year’s Foire du Livre de Bruxelles is being promoted by the city’s unofficial mascot. The Manneken Pis, a diminutive 17th century bronze statue, is dressed in a new print covered outfit and is … Continue reading →

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Coffee & Comics

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

We have a thriving, diverse coffeehouse culture here in the Philadelphia area, but it just got even more interesting and diverse with the opening of Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse in the Kensington section of Philly. Owned and managed by Ariell … Continue reading →

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