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After years of decline, print book sales are climbing thanks to a predominantly female online reading community called BookTok. Barnes & Noble is opening 60 new stores in 2026 after losing $1 billion.
Thousands of independent bookstores across all 50 states are throwing parties this Saturday for Independent Bookstore Day. From author meet-and-greets to golden tickets for free audiobooks, local bookshops are celebrating their role as community hubs.
Independent bookstores were on the brink of extinction in 2009, crushed by Amazon's lower prices and endless inventory. Today, they're thriving by doing what online giants can't: building community. #
A beloved secondhand bookstore that faced closure after 40 years just found a new home three times larger than its current location. Hard to Find Books will soon house up to 250,000 books, making it New Zealand's biggest secondhand bookstore.
Two entrepreneurs turned their shared vision into Godmothers, a thriving bookstore and community hub in Summerland, California. The 15-month-old space proves that following your instincts and creative visualization can build something magical.