#independent-bookstore

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fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

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.
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fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

The Bookseller vs. the Frankenmansion on Perry Street

The construction project next door created a persistent, irritating noise, impacting the atmosphere of Left Bank Books.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

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.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

San Francisco bookstore drops 'Harry Potter' over J.K. Rowling's anti-trans donations

Independent bookstore in San Francisco ceases sale of Harry Potter books due to J.K. Rowling's financial backing of anti-transgender organizations.
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