Inside the World’s Most Beloved Independent Bookstores
In the age of Amazon and e-books, independent bookstores remain important
Is there any more pleasant way to while away an afternoon than browsing the shelves of an independent bookstore and adding a few new finds to your to-be-read pile? Throughout history, bookstores have been more than places to pick up the latest title: They are places to meet, to learn, and to plan social revolutions. In the age of Amazon and e-books, independent bookstores have faced more challenges than ever, but many have been able to persevere and remain treasured parts of their communities.
- Publisher:
- Architectural Digest
- Author:
- Elizabeth Stamp
- Story Date:
- 5/21/2021
- Story Regions:
- NY-New York City, PA-Philadelphia, CA-San Francisco
- Place Grouping:
- Shopping
- Story Category:
- Top/Best/Coolest Lists