Denver Bookseller Joyce Meskis Dies, Age 80

Joyce Meskis, the long-time owner of Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver, Col., has died. She was 80 years old. Meskis was known as an innovative indie bookseller and a champion of free speech. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-27 05:00:00 UTC ]

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The Bookseller survey: staff experiences of working through the coronavirus challenge

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Regionals Tweaking Spring Forum Formats, Scheduling

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Daisy Johnson joins Vintage Indie Bookseller of the Year judging panel

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Hong Kong bookseller sentenced to 10 years in prison in China

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China Sentences Hong Kong Bookseller Gui Minhai to 10 Years in Prison

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China Sentences Hong Kong Bookseller to 10 Years in Prison

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Jeanine Cummins addresses the American Dirt controversy.

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