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Translated by Charlotte Whittle At some point in the last century, I arrived in Paris and that very day bought a copy of Madame Bovary in a bookstore called Joie de Vivre in the Latin Quarter. I stayed up nearly all night reading it and by dawn I knew what kind of writer I wanted […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-08-29 08:52:14 UTC ]
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We talk with Jill and Adlai Yeomans, owners of White Whale Bookstore in Pittsburgh, Pa., which focuses on literary fiction. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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I think every aspiring writer should work in a used bookstore. For a little while, at least. If nothing else, the ego death is electric. * I am lucky. A fellowship after my MFA has left me with all kinds of time to write and live out this romantic dream job. Ensconced in an Ann […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-08-24 08:53:03 UTC ]
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The summer Christian Product Expo (CPE) took place in Lexington, Ky. Aug. 14-16, attracting 648 attendees, including Christian bookstore owners, publishers, authors, and agents for training sessions, product launches, and networking. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Almost 400 bookstores plan to participate in Bookstore Romance Day, a combination of virtual programming and national in-store events on August 20. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The just-concluded New Voices New Rooms joint virtual gathering of the New Atlantic and Southern Independent Booksellers Associations delved into such issues as book banning, de-escalating confrontations, and ways to generate additional revenue. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Yep, you guessed it: “Barefoot Bookseller,” the greatest job in the literary world, is once again accepting applications. Would you like to run a bookstore on a desert island in the Maldives for a year? What if I told you that you weren’t allowed to wear shoes . . . or read the news? I […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-08-01 13:04:38 UTC ]
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I was 13 years old in a suburban mall Barnes & Noble, holding a copy of Please Don’t Kill the Freshman by Zoe Trope. The cover—featuring the silhouette of a young cheerleader whose stance seems sarcastic, her pom-poms flopping against gashes of blue and red—was young, angry, and awesome. I... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-07-19 14:56:41 UTC ]
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In his grouchy, funny memoir, “A Factotum in the Book Trade,” Marius Kociejowski writes about what a good bookstore should feel like, famous customers he’s served and more. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
[ The New York Times | 2022-07-18 18:02:04 UTC ]
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The New Orleans bookstore is a shop with a mission—to eliminate mass incarceration through the promotion of literacy. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In the back of my favorite bookstore in Brooklyn, there’s a wall covered in all the random things the employees have found in the used books they sell: photos, newspaper clippings, notes, receipts, pressed flowers, etc. It’s a fascinating little archive, both meaningless and somehow magical,... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-07-11 14:16:40 UTC ]
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The owners of Franklin Fixtures, which supplies retail displays to bookstores, are opening a new independent bookstore and café named Plenty on Spring in Cookeville. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Alta Journal just released a map for the Western bookstore road trip of my dreams: it’s a guide to indie bookstores on the West coast (with a few options from the desert and other non-coastal spots thrown in, because why not). A lot of the picks, as to be expected, are clustered around cities... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-29 16:46:35 UTC ]
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A bookstore in New Mexico fosters a community of Native artists, writers, and fans of the flourishing Indigenous comic book genre. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-06-27 14:59:00 UTC ]
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The year 2021 saw a substantial increase in the number of independent bookstores in the United States. And a growing proportion of these stores is owned by individuals from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-06-17 15:44:11 UTC ]
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On Friday night, P&T Knitwear opened its doors on the Lower East Side to celebrate its grand opening. Any new indie bookstore/cafe is cause for applause, but this one in particular has a few fun bells and whistles worth mentioning! When you first walk in, what’s probably most noticeable is... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-06 15:01:31 UTC ]
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The Eastern European country Belarus has banned the sale of 1984, and two booksellers and publishers have been detained for carrying it. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2022-05-30 17:22:36 UTC ]
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After a decade of enjoying his presence, an Ohio bookstore is hosting a party to celebrate Otis the Cat's retirement. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2022-05-25 15:44:02 UTC ]
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The Raven Bookstore in Lawrence, Kans., was named 'PW' Bookstore of the Year in a virtual awards ceremony held during the U.S. Book Show. Commission rep Kurtis Lowe of Book Travelers West is 'PW' Sales Rep of the Year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In very 1984 news, Belarus has banned the sale of 1984. Belarusian weekly newspaper, Nasha Niva, reported that security forces detained Andrei Yanushkevich, publisher and bookstore owner, and confiscated 200 books, with a focus on 1984. Nasha Niva also reported that they had obtained a copy of... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-05-20 14:23:20 UTC ]
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