#independent bookstores

We had a chat about indies, regional literature, and more with Tayari Jones, who was named this year's Independent Bookstore Day Ambassador.

It's Indepdendent Bookstore Day! To celebrate, our contributors tell us about their own favorite independent bookstores from all across the country.

We're highlighting Kew & Willow Books, working to revitalize the bookstore drought in the lively literary community that is Queens, NY.

"Say yes to someone who understands you will never tire of books, that they are an extension of you, and you carry the narratives in your heart."

If you are a shop that sells books, is that enough to call yourself a bookshop? Musings on what it means to be a bookshop, and what Amazon Books really is.

A Kickstarter campaign for an independent bookstore in Indiana that will focus on children's and young adult books from diverse voices.

This town has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to charming places to buy books. Here are 33 beautiful, independent Chicago bookstores.

Rioter Amanda D. expresses her frustration with not being able to shop local at independent bookstores.

Bart's Books is the largest independently owned and operated outdoor bookstore in the U.S. and is well worth the visit.

These fascinating book-related Kickstarters support an independent bookstore, an undiscovered photo archive and everyone's favorite time killer: cat videos.

I’m stubborn in life. I’m stubborn with my habits.  I’m just plain stubborn. So of course this would extend to ...

Cool bookish places to check out in Wyoming, from quirky bookstores to historic hotels and literary events.

I’m a crow eater. “I’ll never join Twitter.” #ididthat “I’ll never wear Uggs.” I have two pairs AND flip flops ...

Bookstores sell books. We’re all clear on that, right? But lots of stores — the smart ones — are going ...

Whenever I’m asked about my devotion to City Lights bookstore in San Francisco, my reply tends to be something of ...