Saturday Links: New Bookstore Now Open in Union Square, Thanks to SF's Vacant to Vibrant Program
Union Square bookstore opens; incidents include a Los Gatos crash, Big Sur search called off, UC Berkeley student's drowning death, Chinatown fire, coastal hazard alert.
The Bookmark Shoppe remains a reliable staple for Bay Ridge readers * Brooklyn Paper
The Bookmark Shoppe succeeds as a neighborhood independent bookstore by prioritizing curated inventory, personalized service, and enduring relationships with a stable Bay Ridge community.
Missouri's oldest Black bookstore just closed. The Kansas City Defender plans to reopen it as a newsroom and public archive.
Willa Robinson's passion for reading began in childhood, inspired by her father. She has collected Black literature since the late 1970s, seeing it as a way to fill personal loss.
Christopher's Books: Come for the lit, stay for the fellowship
Jackson Tejada, at age 28, reflects on his childhood experiences at Christopher's Books, where he can view his parents' past purchases, creating a connection to his literary roots.