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'Galway has lost one of its quiet pillars' - Kennys Bookshop lead tributes to 'outstanding bookseller' Dessy following his death

Dessy Kenny, lifelong bookseller at Kennys Bookshop in Galway, died December 2; renowned storyteller, book recommender, author, community reader, husband, father and grandfather.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Paper

4 months ago

The Bookmark Shoppe remains a reliable staple for Bay Ridge readers * Brooklyn Paper

The Bookmark Shoppe succeeds as a neighborhood independent bookstore by prioritizing curated inventory, personalized service, and enduring relationships with a stable Bay Ridge community.

fromThe Mercury News

6 months ago

Books Inc. finds buyer in effort to keep doors open

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, a retailer that itself has closed some stores, has emerged as the sole candidate to buy Books Inc., according to documents on file with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Barnes & Noble agreed to pay $3.25 million, according to a letter of intent dated July 7. The potential purchase appears to be an all-or-nothing gambit to survive, a court filing by Books Inc. Chief Executive Officer Andrew Perham indicates. Books Inc. filed for bankruptcy in January.

US news

Video games

fromPolygon

10 months ago

Tiny Bookshop made me miss being a bookseller

Tiny Bookshop offers a relaxing simulation of bookselling, allowing players to enjoy the cozy aspects of the profession without the real-life pressures.

Books

fromVulture

11 months ago

'It's Cynical, Manipulative, and Cruel'

Amazon's book sale coincides with Independent Bookstore Day, raising concerns over its impact on independent bookstores.