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Authors Push Back Against “National Emergency Library”

Authors are pushing back against The Internet Archive's "National Emergency Library" for infringing on their copyright.

Barnes & Noble Closes 400+ Stores; Employees Question What Happens Next

Bookselling giant Barnes & Noble began laying off employees this week as over 400 stores closed due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders.

What Happened to Barnes and Noble and What’s in Store for the Chain

A quick update on the tumultuous recent history of Barnes and Noble, and where the bookstore chain might be headed under new ownership.

Reviewing Browsery, Barnes & Noble’s New Book Recommendation App

One rioter reviews the new Barnes and Noble app Browsery, which aims to make it easier for users to find book recommendations from fellow readers.

My Neighborhood Barnes & Noble Is Closing and I’m Sad About It

A neighborhood once flush with bookstores is losing its Barnes & Noble--the fourth store it's lost in recent years.

Um, I DO Want A Bookstore-Nightclub Combo

A book nerd dreams of her ideal bookstore and bar/nightclub combo.

I Don’t Know How To Shop For Books Anymore

Yeah so, the other day, I had to go to an event on the other side of town and I ...

The Long Summer of Not-Reading

It was the end of the school year before the one we’re in right now, and I was about to ...

In Praise of Neat and Tidy Bookstores

The first thing I want to talk about is my very favorite bookshop in the world. You’ll never be able ...

Barnes & Noble’s Midlife Crisis

Barnes & Noble is kind of having a rough time of it these days. Oh, no, it’s not because nobody’s ...