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April 22, 2026

Publisher’s Picks: 5 Favorite Independent Bookshops to Support this Indie Bookstore Day

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Discover five independent bookstores worth knowing, curated by Stephanie Johnson Lawson.

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January 8, 2026

What It Means When a Bookstore Says Yes

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