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Independent Bookstores

Nov 26

Independent Bookstores Are Fighting Back Against Amazon Via a New Online Platform

A new platform called Bookshop makes it easy to forgo Amazon and buy directly from independent bookstores, and it's just as convenient as shopping from the mega-retailer.
By Sage Fitzpatrick
ebooks
Nov 3

Are E-Books Finally Over? The Publishing Industry Unexpectedly Tilts Back to Print

In a world where we do everything online, independent bookstores are on the rise, while ebook sales are on the decline. Does this mean that the verdict is finally in on ebooks? Have we chosen the paperback over the Kindle edition?
By Joshua Fruhlinger
Three Lives bookstore PHOTO Jemma Dilag for Observer
Jun 25

West Village Cornerstone ‘Three Lives & Company’ Faces Move

The Three Lives & Company bookstore might be forced to find another home.
By Dani Blum
Book culture.
Apr 29

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day Across the City on Saturday

By Zoƫ Miller
Author Robert Scoble took the closing of an independent bookstore as a reminder to "Innovate or die." (Photo: Google Commons)
Oct 12

Author Robert Scoble Is Glad That Independent Bookstores Are Closing

By John Bonazzo
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