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Book Soup, the celebrity-favored West Hollywood bookstore, is closed indefinitely after a century-old water main broke near Sunset Boulevard, flooding the area. Crews replaced the ruptured pipe and officials say reopening depends on clearance from LADWP and the city, with the neighborhood currently inaccessible except to residents.
A Hong Kong independent bookstore staff member was reportedly arrested for selling a biography of Jimmy Lai, with a notice seen outside Book Punch about taking a day off.
Nomadic Bookshop, an independent bookstore focusing on marginalized voices and provocative titles, is opening in Oakland's Uptown area, aiming to serve as a community hub and a space for political and social reflection, with a curated collection and events celebrating diverse and lesser-known publishers.
A new Larry McMurtry Literary Center has opened in Archer City, Texas, reviving the town's literary significance and honoring the celebrated author known for his Western novels and extensive book collection. The center aims to preserve McMurtry's legacy, promote literary tourism, and serve as a hub for writers, despite challenges with the aging building and reduced collection. McMurtry's influence is celebrated through his works, his love for books, and his connection to his Texas hometown.
A family opened Vermillion's first bookstore, 'Outside of a Dog,' but are considering leaving the town due to the impact of a bathroom bill that is affecting LGBTQ+ rights and community support.
Tiny Bookshop is a charming, relaxing simulation game for Switch where players run a bookstore in a quaint town, arranging shelves, decorating, and satisfying customers with real book titles, offering a cozy experience perfect for book lovers and casual gamers alike.
Barnes & Noble, the largest brick-and-mortar bookseller in the US, is undergoing a back-to-basics redesign with a stronger emphasis on books. The new layouts feature lighter, brighter interiors with modular shelves designed for maximum flexibility. The company's CEO, James Daunt, who previously rescued Waterstones, aims to make Barnes & Noble more like independent bookstores and encourage browsing. The redesigned stores have separate alcoves for different subjects and shoppers, allowing for a more personalized shopping experience. The company has introduced the new look at several dozen locations and plans to open its largest new-format store next month.
Denver's iconic independent bookstore, Tattered Cover, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will close three of its locations by November. The closures will result in the elimination of 27 jobs, about one-quarter of the company's workforce. Tattered Cover ran a deficit of over $660,000 between January and September and owes more than $1 million to publishers. The bookstore's CEO cited the need to focus on quality over quantity and reduce the store's footprint as advice from major publishing houses. The bankruptcy filing comes less than a year after the death of the former owner, Joyce Meskis, and follows allegations of workplace bullying and ageism during the tenure of the previous CEO.
The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City had to cancel a drag queen story time event and close temporarily after receiving a bomb threat. However, the co-owners of the bookstore have been overwhelmed with community support in the aftermath of the incident.
Barnes & Noble is set to open a new store at Eastview Mall, expanding its presence in the retail market and offering book lovers a new destination for their reading needs.
Hungary's second-largest bookstore chain, Lira Konyv, has been fined 12 million forints ($35,930) by a government office for placing the LGBTQ graphic novel "Heartstopper" in its youth literature section without closed packaging, violating a law that prohibits the depiction of homosexuality to minors. The fine is based on Hungary's controversial 2021 "child protection" law, which has been criticized as an attempt to stigmatize LGBTQ people. The European Union has backed legal action against the law, and the fine comes just before the Budapest Pride march.
The Drag Story Hour held at a local bookstore in Pittsford, organized by Pittsford CommUNITY, received a big show of support from residents and members of the LGBTQ-plus community. The event was moved to the bookstore after the Town of Pittsford said they would have to pay upwards of $8,000 in security fees. Performers read to children about crayons and farm animals, and encouraged them to be themselves and love themselves. The Town of Pittsford eventually reversed its decision to charge the security fees, and a second Drag Story Time will be held on April 23 at the community center.