bookstore
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Sanseido, a 145-year-old bookstore in Tokyo's book district Jimbocho, began putting zines on their shelves almost a year ago.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
When visitors reach the hilltop, they will find an upgraded Welcome Hall designed by local firm WHY Architecture, with new features including a large information screen and an expanded bookstore with its own café.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Aware House Books, a New Age-oriented bookstore in Regina, Saskatchewan, posted a video of an employee ripping up Chopra’s books, and announced it would no longer order or carry them.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
But why does Amazon, launched by Jeff Bezos in 1995 as an online bookstore out of a rented garage, have so few serious rivals in the West when it comes to e-commerce?
From BBC • May 17, 2026
“I saved up most of my money from working at the bookstore on campus,” she says as she sips her milkshake.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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