These bookstores are the best in the country at supporting indie lit.

In advance of Independent Bookstore Day on April 24, the Community of Literary Magazines & Presses has put together a map of 140 bookstores that give special support to independent publishers. The list, which was compiled by recommendations from CLMP members, isn’t exhaustive, of course, but if you’re looking for a way to support indie […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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Moon Palace in Minneapolis and Content Books in Northfield are moving into larger spaces to accommodate customer demand. The stores have both been in business less than five years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Palabras Bookstore moves and rebrands; Charleston's indie gets some press love; China gets a new crowdfunded bookstore; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Two Booksellers Set Date for Inaugural Texas Bookstore Day

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Indie Focus: Adventuring with 'The Lost City of Z,' 'A Woman, A Part' and Locarno in Los Angeles

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Bookstore News: April 13, 2017

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Veteran Bookseller Plans D.C. Bookstore Around Diverse Staff

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Bookstore News: April 10, 2017

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HarperCollins chooses its Indie winners

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