The current status of Powell’s Books, one of the largest and best-known independent bookstores in the country, is in flux. “It has been an incredibly difficult period,” said Emily Powell, 43, owner and president. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
Facing protests over pre-orders of Andy Ngo's book 'Unmasked,' Emily Powell, owner of Powell's Books in Portland, explained the store's stance on freedom of expression and said it would not offer the book in-store, but would offer it online. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
The enormous independent bookstore in Portland, Ore., became an unlikely tourist attraction. Now that it’s shut, Emily Powell, the chief executive, is having to rethink the books business. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2020-05-29 17:31:21 UTC ]
In a letter to employees, Emily Powell, owner of Powell's Books in Portland, Ore., said the store would be closed for a minimum of eight weeks, forcing layoffs. Former employees rejected her explanation, saying it "added insult to injury." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-20 04:00:00 UTC ]