“It was both a destination for tourists and it was also our hub, and so we wanted to keep it close to the theater district. And, too, we’re in the business of creating community, and that’s another thing the Drama Book Shop does, and that’s incalculable — I can’t tell you how many creative teams … Continue reading “New York’s Iconic Drama Bookstore Finds A New Home After Rents Forced It Out”
Must be nice to be able to say that people wanting bestsellers can just “ge them elsewhere.” Another Story Bookshop in Toronto was founded with a mission of social justice, with the purpose of getting “diverse books into diverse hands” – and though the founder died two years ago, the new owners are continuing the … Continue reading “A Bookstore With A Mission, Surviving In The Midst Of Book Business Upheaval”
Here’s why you should do that: “Your interest in a title will indicate to booksellers that it’s worth checking out! Maybe they’ll read it. Maybe they’ll love it and give it table space up front and hand-sell it to everyone who walks in the door.” – Literary Hub
This January, the American Booksellers Association Bookshop will launch Bookshop, “a mobile-friendly website with one-click ordering à la Amazon that … will sell physical books and digital audio but not e-books. It will also discount, but not nearly as deeply as Amazon … [and] experiment with various thresholds for free shipping.” – Publishers Weekly
Why not monetize the intangibles? The Strand, and stores like it, could charge an admission fee. Something token, like a dollar. For a buck, you’re granted access to everything the store has to offer. You can browse to your heart’s delight. There’s no pressure to make a purchase. And, if you do buy something, perhaps … Continue reading “Bookstores Are Awesome. Should They Charge Admission?”
There’s only one big rule: Stop expecting specific books; surrender to the stacks, and enjoy. – Literary Hub
But, an opinion writer says, Nashville needs to remember what’s important. “Independent bookstores don’t operate according to the normal rules of capitalism. They aren’t trying to beat each other. They aren’t even trying to beat Amazon. They’re creating communities — cozy places to beat the heat or come in from the cold.” (Amazon? Is not … Continue reading “Amazon Is Opening A Physical Bookstore Right Across The Street From Ann Patchett’s Nashville Indie”
Tim Waterstone – no longer associated with the stores that bear his name – says that “the competition simply wasn’t up to scratch. ‘I didn’t feel guilty,’ he says. ‘I’d just have to say, no, they had a shot.’” – The Observer (UK)
The foot traffic to Shakespeare and Company has only increased since nearby Notre Dame closed for fire repairs. But the bookstore is a monument in and of itself. “Through the narrow aisles and hairpin turns, we hear ‘ah’ and ‘oh’ as in the Louvre before the Mona Lisa. The only difference from the work of Leonardo da Vinci: No … Continue reading “The Paris Bookstore That Gets Unrivaled Tourist Attention”
In her new bookstore in Chicago – the only one owned by a Black woman – owner and curator DL Mullen has more than books. “What might be most visually striking about the space is the art itself, like the mural which dominates the shop’s north wall. Street artist Ahmad Lee painted it in one 11-hour stretch, vividly depicting two of Mullen’s … Continue reading “The New Bookstore In Chicago That’s Also Showcasing Original Art”
