If you’re in the D.C. area, you need to swing by Kramers Books—an iconic independent bookstore, versatile events space, award-winning restaurant, and illustrious bar—all in one. As the owner eloquently describes this iconic bookstore, “Since 1976 it’s been the quintessential gathering place for friendly locals, curious visitors, hifalutin foodies, happy hour revelers, comedy lovers, jazz […]
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The Twig Bookstore
The Twig Bookstore originally opened in 1972 at the Quadrangle Mall on Broadway north of Loop 410 in San Antonio, Texas. The goal was to provide more than textbooks to people of all ages and to serve as a place for people to come together and share their stories and their lives. The Twig Bookstore […]
Bookstore Spotlight: Copper Dog Books
Purchased as Cabot Street Books by career booksellers Meg Wasmer and Julie Karaganis in 2019, Copper Dog Books has become a community pillar in Beverly, Massachusetts and the North Shore area. In 2020, they expanded their brick-and-mortar storefront, a move that has helped them weather the ups and downs of the pandemic. Copper Dog has […]
Bookstore Spotlight: Planting People Growing Justice
Here’s a ‘novel’ concept, build an online bookstore and publishing house to answer the call of social change. And what could be timelier? Dr. Artika Tyner is the founder and manager of the Planting People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore, a “Black woman owned social enterprise” that opened its doors in 2017 in St. Paul […]
Bookstore Spotlight: Kew & Willow Books
Nestled in a beautiful setting in Kew Gardens, New York you’ll find Kew & Willow Bookstore. Opened in October 2017, owners Vina Castillo and Holly Nikodem have created a picturesque setting cozy with books and gifts that answered a call for booklovers in their community. “We decided to open our shop after Queens was left […]
Bookstore Spotlight: Copperfish Books
Serena Wyckoff and Cathy Graham had a mission to connect with their community through books. Though they had already established a pretty successful online business selling both new and used books, they wanted to take their business to the next level and build a space that locals could call home. They succeeded in doing so in […]