Category Archives: Bookstore Tourism

To Kill A Mockingbird at 50

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Today is the 50th anniversary of the publication of Harper Lee’s beloved classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird and numerous events—Read-A-Thons, film screenings, courtroom scene reenactments, etc.—are being held around the country. The heart-breaking coming of age tale set in … Continue reading →

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America’s Book Town

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Photographer Valerie Jardin recently visited Stillwater, Minnesota, “The First Book Town in North America”, and sent us this marvelous photo essay. You can see more of Valerie’s fine work on her website or her blog.  Located less than 30 minutes … Continue reading →

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