Independent bookstore ideas

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There are myriad online options for book buying. So what goes into the physicality of bookstores to make them appealing to book buyers?

Today I am so excited to bring you my interview with Annie B. Jones, owner of a beautiful independent bookstore in Georgia called The Bookshelf Thomasville. In addition to running The Bookshelf, Annie also has a fantastic bookish podcast called From the Front Porch, which is one of my favorite shows to listen to each

Expanding your customer base for a bookstore can be tricky, especially if your only competitors are large companies. Here’s how to gain new customers.

Even while we spend more of our days staring at screens and do more of our shopping on Amazon, book sales are actually rising at independent booksto

Could opening a bookstore be right for you? First things first, you'll need a name. Check out these 40 catchy bookstore names for inspiration.

Working in an independent bookstore may sound like an ideal job for book lovers, but well, it's actually pretty awesome and here's why.

Wimpy Kid series author Jeff Kinney has created a magical bookstore in Plainville, MA, where kids and grown-ups can browse books, meet famous children's authors, enjoy snacks, and more.

Los Angeles isn't known as a literary destination, but it should be, thanks to one bookshop. But it's not just any bookshop. It's an incredible treasure trove of the written word known as The Last Bookstore.

I love visiting independent bookstores. I'm a regular at my local store, and visit new ones every opportunity I get. One of the (many) reasons I was so