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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Neighborhood Bookstore Where Everyone Becomes a Guardian at Night

A small bookstore in Gunsan, South Korea, operates as an unmanned space at night, allowing residents to enjoy solitude and books without interference.

Feb 26 • 20:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The oldest bookstore in Panevėžys faces a challenge: owners have approached the city mayor regarding the future of the historic building

The owners of Panevėžys' oldest bookstore have requested assistance from the city mayor to preserve the iconic establishment amidst difficulties in competing with online book sales and shopping centers.

Feb 26 • 10:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Spring in the Gochang Bookstore Village [Kim Tak-hwan Column]

The article discusses the newly established Bookstore Village in Gochang, South Korea, highlighting the unique independent bookstores that have come together to form a community.

Feb 24 • 20:11 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

List: Three tips to keep in mind during this year's book sale

The annual book sale in Karlshamn has begun, with early shoppers and bookstore owners sharing essential tips for navigating the event effectively.

Feb 24 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WATCH LIVE ⟩ The best books by Estonian authors will be announced

Tonight, the best books by Estonian authors for 2025 will be announced during a gala at the Apollo Plaza bookstore, with winners determined by public votes.

Feb 19 • 12:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

What’s Wrong and Why Are Small Bookstores Like Lexikopouleio Closing?

The Lexikopouleio bookstore in Pagkrati, Greece, is set to close on March 15, 2025, prompting a wave of nostalgic reactions and discussions about the challenges facing small independent bookstores.

Feb 19 • 11:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Lexikopoleio Bookstore Closes After 14 Years of Operation

The Lexikopoleio bookstore in Greece is closing its doors after 14 years of operation, as announced on their Facebook page.

Feb 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This Bookseller Doesn't Read the Books She Sells – Hongkongers are Now Protecting Themselves in Many Ways

A Hong Kong bookseller, Leticia Wong, shares insights on the risks of running an independent bookstore amidst increasing governmental scrutiny in the city, specifically regarding the sale of a book about democracy advocate Jimmy Lai.

Feb 18 • 09:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Lexicopoleio is closing and Pagkrati loses an important piece after 14 years

The independent bookstore Lexicopoleio in Pagkrati, Greece, announced its closure after 14 years of operation, with the last day open being March 15, 2026.

Feb 18 • 09:25 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Book about Syver's Fight Against Childhood Dementia Voted Book of the Year

Syver Blindheim's book detailing his struggle against childhood dementia has been voted Book of the Year by readers of the online bookstore Ebok.

Feb 17 • 08:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Book about Syver's Fight against Childhood Dementia Voted Book of the Year

Syver Blindheim's book about the fight against childhood dementia has been voted Book of the Year in a reader-driven award by the online bookstore Ebok.

Feb 17 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Test of the "Club of Experts": What Do You Know About the State of Lithuania and Independence?

A trivia game organized by the bookstore network 'Vaga' invites participants to test their knowledge about Lithuania's statehood and independence for a chance to win prizes.

Feb 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Relief of the Periphery

Marioka Shoten bookstore in Tokyo offers a unique experience by showcasing a single book each week in a minimalist setting.

Feb 14 • 15:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What to do during Carnival weekend: a route of bookstores with free shows, a cocktail parade, and promotions in restaurants

During the Carnival week, various events are scheduled in Buenos Aires, including a bookstore route, special performances, and gastronomic promotions.

Feb 12 • 18:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Summer Nights in Villa Crespo: When and Where the Route of Bookstores with Show by Kevin Johansen and Liniers is

This February 12, from 7 PM to 11 PM, Villa Crespo will host a bookstore route with special programs and a closing show featuring Kevin Johansen and Liniers.

Feb 11 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Launch of book by the creator of 'Lula lá' moved to another bookstore after Magalu's cancellation

The launch of Paulo de Tarso's book 'Lula Là e Outras Histórias' has been moved to Livraria Martins Fontes after Magalu canceled its participation due to political neutrality concerns.

Feb 9 • 20:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Bookstore of the Year’ [Not in Seoul]

The article discusses the author's visit to a unique children's library in Osaka that emphasizes the importance of physical books and real-world experiences over virtual interactions.

Feb 8 • 07:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

They were told kids 'didn't read' in this town, they opened a bookshop anyway

After 35 years, Meg's Bookshop in Port Pirie, owned by Margie and Mark Arnold, has closed, leaving a legacy of community engagement and advocacy for children's literacy.

Feb 7 • 23:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Become an Angry Detective, Head to the Bookstore for Murder Sudoku

The book by Manuel Garanda uniquely combines beloved sudoku with the world of detective stories, appealing to both adults and curious young readers.

Feb 7 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Mihkel Surva sues Rahva Raamat: the drama of removing 'The Woman's Guide to Excess' from sale continues

Author Mihkel Surva is suing Rahva Raamat for terminating the sale of his book 'The Woman's Guide to Excess', claiming breach of contract, while the bookstore insists the work does not align with their values.

Feb 6 • 18:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The 10 Nominated Works for the Bookstore Awards Have Been Decided, with the Winners to Be Announced on April 9

Ten works nominated for the Bookstore Awards, which are chosen by bookstore staff voting for books they want to sell, were announced on April 6, with winners to be revealed on April 9.

Feb 6 • 03:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Events of the PPMHP move to the V.B.Z. bookstore on the Korzo. An exhibition about the Titanic, important Rijeka figures, Japan is being prepared...

The Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral will conduct part of its program, including exhibitions and workshops, at the V.B.Z. bookstore in Rijeka while its main building undergoes energy renovations.

Feb 5 • 13:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

"Club of Experts" test. What do you know about Lithuanian settlements starting with the letters P and R?

The article introduces a trivia test about Lithuanian settlements, inviting readers to participate for a chance to win prizes from the Vaga bookstore.

Feb 4 • 09:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

KINO Festival at Kinokuniya Bookstore Sold Out Until Dawn

The all-night festival 'KINOFES2026' held at Kinokuniya Shinjuku on January 31 showcased various events and attracted 750 attendees, highlighting the love for books among youth.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The police raid a bookstore in Paris in search of a children's book about Palestine

French police have raided a Paris bookstore to seize a children's book about Palestine, following a report that deemed its content potentially inciting hatred towards the Israeli population.

Jan 16 • 18:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Feminist Collages Against Darmanin: The State Condemned for Concealing a Nice Bookstore’s Display

The Nice administrative court ruled against the state for covering up the display of a bookstore during a ministerial visit in 2022, citing it as a violation of public order.

Jan 15 • 15:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Rinčić: Reduction of 50% for bookstore tenants was not lawful

The mayor of Rijeka, Iva Rinčić, announced that a 50% rent reduction for bookstore tenants was not approved due to its unlawful nature and a legal decision will be prepared in agreement with the booksellers.

Jan 13 • 13:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Lola Larumbe, bookseller: "In the eighties we read more complicated things"

Lola Larumbe reflects on the evolution of storytelling and reading while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Alberti bookstore, which recently received the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts.

Jan 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Lasai, the bookstore of two influencers that was born on TikTok: 'We wanted something more real'

Content creators Ariane Hoyos and Beñat Azurmendi have opened a bookstore in Madrid, showcasing the growing trend of literature beyond social media screens.

Jan 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

We are like a band on the Titanic, says the co-owner of the second-hand bookstore and writer Lukáš Cabala

Lukáš Cabala, co-owner of the second-hand bookstore 'Čierne na bielom', discusses the impact of changing market dynamics on their business, especially with the entry of the Czech company Knihobot into the Slovak market.

Jan 8 • 09:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Invites to kill Christians and Jews: Controversy over Islamic book for sale (and then withdrawn) in France

A medieval Islamic text authored by a 14th-century imam, which contains explicit violence against Jews, Christians, and homosexuals, has sparked public debate in France after appearing in a major bookstore chain.

Jan 7 • 14:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The Last Bookseller of Gaza: "Many books destroyed or burned to keep us warm. But culture endures"

Despite the destruction caused by years of war in Gaza, the last standing bookstore, owned by Samir Mansour, remains a symbol of resilience against the hardships.

Jan 4 • 11:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Column: Washington, D.C.: A Big Year for the Autocrats Show

The article reflects on a charming bookstore in Georgetown run by two elderly ladies, set against the backdrop of significant political developments in Washington, D.C.

Dec 28 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The voting, bookstore by bookstore, of the best books of the 21st century

The article discusses a voting event across various bookstores to identify the best books of the 21st century, showcasing notable titles and authors.

Dec 25 • 20:14 UTC

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