Ursula K. Le Guin always wanted Powell’s Books to be a proud union shop.

Ursula K. Le Guin always wanted Powell’s Books to be a proud union shop.

By Jonny Diamond | October 22, 2021

An Illustrated Tour of Some of North America’s Beloved, Diverse Indie Bookstores

An Illustrated Tour of Some of North America’s Beloved, Diverse Indie Bookstores

Jamise Harper and Jane Mount Offer Some Browsing Inspiration

By Jamise Harper and Jane Mount | October 19, 2021

Solange has launched a community library of rare books and art by Black creators.

Solange has launched a community library of rare books and art by Black creators.

By Walker Caplan | October 15, 2021

9 very niche bookstores for your very specific interests.

9 very niche bookstores for your very specific interests.

By Katie Yee | October 13, 2021

How to donate a box of books without getting the bomb-squad involved.

How to donate a box of books without getting the bomb-squad involved.

By Jonny Diamond | October 13, 2021

Hanif Abdurraqib on What It Was Like to Work at a Chain Bookstore

Hanif Abdurraqib on What It Was Like to Work at a Chain Bookstore

The Life and Times of a Retail Foot Soldier

By Hanif Abdurraqib | October 13, 2021

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This Virginia library is getting kids to read . . . through robot companionship.

By Walker Caplan | October 6, 2021

Rapper Noname just opened an LA library dedicated to the Black experience.

By Vanessa Willoughby | October 5, 2021

This 7-year-old is advocating for more disability-centered books in libraries.

By Walker Caplan | October 4, 2021

Notes From a Cairo Bookseller

Notes From a Cairo Bookseller

Nadia Wassef Reflects on Owning the First Modern Egyptian Bookstore of its Kind

By Nadia Wassef | October 4, 2021

The best kind of library is a koala library.

The best kind of library is a koala library.

By Walker Caplan | October 1, 2021

Virtual Book Events Worth Streaming This Month

Virtual Book Events Worth Streaming This Month

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By Arianna Rebolini | September 30, 2021

Everything you need to know about the controversy over Obama’s presidential library.

Everything you need to know about the controversy over Obama’s presidential library.

By Walker Caplan | September 29, 2021

Bookseller of Kabul vows to stay open despite only two customers since the rise of the Taliban.

Bookseller of Kabul vows to stay open despite only two customers since the rise of the Taliban.

By Jonny Diamond | September 28, 2021

Everything you need to know about the current book supply-chain issues—and how you can help.

Everything you need to know about the current book supply-chain issues—and how you can help.

By Walker Caplan | September 27, 2021

How can independent bookstores begin to pay their booksellers a fair and living wage?

How can independent bookstores begin to pay their booksellers a fair and living wage?

By Jonny Diamond | September 27, 2021

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