How booksellers handle controversial books

Independent booksellers revealed their thoughts on the topical issue at BookExpo. Gayle Feldman, The Bookseller's US correspondent, reports. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Love the Smell of Old Books? This Bookseller Would Like You to Leave.

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111 Queer Books Recommended by Librarians, Booksellers, and Authors

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