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

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

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

Apr 29

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day Across the City on Saturday

By Zoë Miller

Oct 12

Author Robert Scoble Is Glad That Independent Bookstores Are Closing

By John Bonazzo

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