Tag Archives: Bookselling

Black Books

The National Association of Black Bookstores has declared April 7 National Black Bookstore Day, a national observance honoring the cultural, economic, and community impact of Black-owned bookstores across the U.S. The day also celebrates the late Georgia “Mother Rose” Peat West, founder of Underground … Continue reading

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Bookstore Tourism: Your Picks pt.3

“Zubal Books” is located at 2969 W 25th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1961 by John T. Zubal, and has been providing books for libraries, collectors, researchers, professors, and avid readers ever since, and stocks over 3,000,000 books! … Continue reading

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Because bookshops make everything better, don’t they?

I promise you that this article —I opened a bookshop. It was the best, worst thing that I’ve ever done—will make your day. What a wholesome short read: Chloe Fox shares the emotional journey of opening Fox & King, an … Continue reading

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Bookstore (the play)

The Bookstore by Michael Walek opened January 10 off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters. Produced by New Jersey Repertory Company, the play is directed by William Carden and stars Quentin Chisholm, Ari Derambakhsh, Arielle Goldman, and Janet Zarish. The play is described as a … Continue reading

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Bookstore Tourism: Your Suggestions Part Deux

I haven’t been to Wooster, Massachusetts, for more than fifty years, so I never visited the Bedlam Book Cafe which only opened in 2018, but if I ever pass that way again, I’ll definitely drop in. Many thanks to TBTP … Continue reading

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Bookstore Tourism : Your Suggestions

Here at TBTP Global HQ we often get referrals to bookshops from readers who are regular customers and from travelers who are impressed with their discoveries. And, of course, there are the random gems that show up serendipitously. So, the … Continue reading

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Get on board

The inaugural Chicagoland Holiday Bookstore Trolley will make its debut next month. Organized by the Chicagoland Independent Booksellers Alliance, the holiday trolley will take a group of 25 book lovers plus one guide on a festive tour of independent bookstores in Chicago … Continue reading

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Bookstore Tourism

I don’t usually promote expensive coffee table books, but I just found this beauty which is a new New York Times 2025 Holiday Gift Guide selection. Bookstores of the World : The Ultimate Around-the-World Tour for Bibliophiles and Bookshop Lovers would make … Continue reading

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When is a bookshop like a Tardis

The small German town of Bruchköbel, just outside Frankfurt, now features a bookshop not much larger than Doctor Who’s Tardis. Rathaus-Buchhandlung is the passion-project of bookseller Sandra Corell. Although the cozy store has just 25 square meters of selling space, … Continue reading

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Denmark is saving bookshops and inspiring readers

I was recently shocked to see many news stories about the dramatic decline in literacy in Denmark. Surveys have shown that reading skills of the nation’s children were in a steep decline. According to the New York Times, the Denmark’s … Continue reading

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