How America’s Oldest Bookstore Has Survived Across the Centuries

The tale of the Moravian Book Shop isn’t straight-forward. Founded in 1745, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, it’s said to be the oldest continuously-running bookstore in America, yet it’s largely under the radar. It’s not a grande dame to whom homage must be paid; it’s never been the epicenter for new literary movements; nor was it a […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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An Iowa bookstore prepares for its grand opening; a currently unnamed bookstore/café is in the works in Maryland; and a Virginia bookstore could lose its lease. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: April 6, 2016

A Washington, D.C., bookstore changes up its café; Poetry Madness in Portland; and a Brooklyn store faces closure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: April 5, 2016

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Bookstore News: April 1, 2016

A new bookstore is about to be constructed in Illinois, a store in the Berkshires marks its first 40 years under one owner, and a memorial is scheduled for a former Pennsylvania bookseller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A Look Inside Books-A-Million's Used Bookstore

PW visited the Gainesville, Fla., location of BAM's 2nd & Charles used bookstores. There, children's books are hot and romance is cold. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: March 30, 2016

A California bookstore preps for its opening; a Michigan store turns one; two New Jersey booksellers announce plans to close. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: March 28, 2016

A new bookstore is coming to South Carolina; stores in California and North Carolina are relocating; and a store in Maine is changing hands. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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America's Test Kitchen Geeks Out

The media company behind Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country is creating a new vertical all about the science of cooking. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: March 25, 2016

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Paris’ PUF Bookstore Reopens With Print-on-Demand

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Bookstore News: March 23, 2016

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Bookstore News: March 21, 2016

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Bookstore News: March 17, 2016

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Books Inc. Named 2016 PW Bookstore of the Year; Solomon Rep

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Bookstore News: March 16, 2016

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