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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

1 week 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

3 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

6 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

7 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.