#Indie Bookstores

Ode to My Defunct Bookstore

A reader muses on fond memories of her favorite local indie, now defunct bookstore, Schuler Books & Music in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Literary Tourism: Orlando, Florida

Six literary Orlando destinations highlight the best in bookish tourism. Enjoy fun book nerd travel in theme parks, historical sites, and bookstores.

Cool Subscription Services from Indie Bookstores

Because book mail is the best kind of mail.

How to Shop Indie When Your Nearest Bookstore is Hours Away

Tips for supporting indie bookstores from afar!

51 Bookstores in 50 States + D.C. on Instagram

Want some more bookish goodness in your Instagram feed? Follow these bookstores from every state in the Union + D.C.!

Literary Tourism: Traverse City, Michigan

Great bookish attractions in Traverse City, Michigan!

When the Senator Came to the Bookstore

A Senator visits a bookstore and offers some encouraging words.

Literary Tourism: Montpelier, VT

The best literary and bookish places to visit in Montpelier, Vermont.

Will Work For Books: 5 Tips For Getting Hired at an Independent Bookstore

What you need to know to get hired at a bookstore.

What Do Booksellers Read? Part 2

Booksellers from around the country let us peek at their personal reading lists and never-fail picks.