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Books
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

A Very Small 24-hour Bookstore / SZ-ARCHITECTS

A tiny bookstore on Nanjing's Qinhuai River functions as an open, guest-centered space staffed by four adopted stray cats with walls covered in message postcards.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The mezzanine of Green Apple Books was empty for years. Now it's come to life.

Backstory Above transforms a long-empty mezzanine above Green Apple Books into a writers-focused coworking and community space filled with participatory story walls.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Tenderloin Buzz: Theatrical matcha, a bookselling cat, and more

New and returning Tenderloin businesses and programs are opening or relocating: a Spanish bookstore, a Thai restaurant, a youth violence-prevention clubhouse, and a holiday market.
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC's first horror bookstore The Twisted Spine opens, hawking 'Frankenstein' to modern classics: 'Nothing else like this'

A horror-focused bookstore in Brooklyn offers 1,500+ titles, a gothic drink-friendly space, raised Kickstarter funds, and drew long opening lines.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Tiny Bookshop review a truly cosy escape made with readers in mind

Tiny Bookshop uniquely combines resource management, storytelling, and real books within a cozy gaming experience, fostering relaxation and interest.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago

A Forgotten Office Was Transformed Into A Stunning Bookstore Rising Above China's Wetlands - Yanko Design

The transformation required dismantling the existing roof and wall systems completely, showcasing innovative renovation that breathes new life into forgotten architecture.
Renovation
SF food
fromThe Infatuation
5 months ago

Black Bird Bookstore & Cafe - Review - Sunset - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Black Bird Bookstore & Cafe offers a cozy atmosphere for reading and coffee dates in the Outer Sunset.
#community-support
fromNew York Post
9 months ago
Toronto startup

300 residents in small Michigan town help bookstore move 9K titles to new shop space with 'book brigade': video

fromNew York Post
9 months ago
Toronto startup

300 residents in small Michigan town help bookstore move 9K titles to new shop space with 'book brigade': video

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NYC real estate
fromBlack Enterprise
5 months ago

Black-Owned Bookstore Turned Community Hub In NYC Faces Risk Of Being Shelved

Sister's Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center faces challenges due to decreased sales, political pressures, and needs new audience engagement to prevent closure.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago

'Julia De Burgos Bookstore' is a platform for the next chapter of Latine representation.

Julia de Burgos Bookstore empowers the Latine community in Philadelphia by providing cultural literature and supporting local cultural initiatives.
LGBT
fromKqed
6 months ago

SF Bookstore Drops 'Harry Potter' Over J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Activism | KQED

Booksmith removed Harry Potter books in response to J.K. Rowling's anti-transgender comments.
The store launched a fantasy collection distancing itself from Rowling.
SF LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
6 months ago

This Queer Bookshop Has a New, Permanent Home in North Portland

Always Here bookstore aims to be a long-term refuge and community hub for LGBTQ+ individuals.
The store emphasizes support for queer youth, especially in fostering a sense of belonging.
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East Bay food
fromEater NY
7 months ago

In Brooklyn, a New Home for Food Books From the Black Diaspora

BEM, a food bookstore celebrating Black foodways, is set to open in Brooklyn this fall.
Books
fromABC7 Los Angeles
7 months ago

Cupid's Bookshop: Philadelphia's first romance bookstore

Cupid's Bookshop specializes in diverse love stories and reading accessories, fostering a community of romance literature enthusiasts.
fromBKReader
8 months ago

Park Slope Barnes & Noble to Close For Renovations

"We are very pleased to announce that we are to completely renovate our Park Slope bookstore. The store first opened in 1997 and we are a little overdue for a refresh!"
Brooklyn
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Book brigade': US town forms human chain to move 9,100 books one-by-one

The Chelsea community united to move Serendipity Books' extensive collection through a human chain, embodying local support and engagement.
fromTime Out New York
9 months ago

'You' fans can follow in Joe's footsteps at a Mooney's bookstore pop-up in NYC next week

Fans will have the opportunity to explore a pop-up bookstore that recalls the eerie charm of 'You' with scavenger hunts and exclusive merchandise.
Brooklyn
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