Our guide to some of the most treasured bookstores in the country—from California to Alaska to Minnesota.
Good Good Good on MSN: 400+ independent bookstores opened last year, up 31% from 2024
Independent bookstores have grown in the United States by 70% from 2020, signaling a major comeback.
Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities. They provide culture and community, generate local jobs and sales tax revenue, promote literacy and education, champion and center ...
Local, independent bookstores have never been more important. With fair access to literature under political attack, bookstores are a bulwark against censorship and an asset to the communities they ...
The pandemic wasn’t good for much, but it was good for bookstores. Exactly how good is a little hard to measure. For all sorts of reasons, the data on book sales, bookstores, and most things bookish ...
After 20 years of declining numbers, indie booksellers in the U.S. have come ‘roaring back,’ says Andy Hunter. Independent bookstores are beacons of hope, offering intangible commodities such as ...
MSN: Independent bookstores are booming post-COVID. Journalist who dug into data talks about why
Independent bookstores are booming post-COVID. Journalist who dug into data talks about why
NPR: 'Prose to the People' chronicles the legacy of Black bookstores across the U.S.
'Prose to the People' chronicles the legacy of Black bookstores across the U.S.
Independent bookstores across America are making an unprecedented decision to remove the Harry Potter series from their shelves, marking a dramatic confrontation between literary commerce and social ...
Independent Bookstore Day 2026 spotlights a revival in indie bookshops, driven by shifting consumer habits and online platforms that divert sales from Amazon. The number of U.S. bookstores has climbed ...