Bookstore Prize: Extremists Everywhere
Concerns have arisen about the intervention of Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer in the selection of juries for literary awards, prompting discussions in Parliament and among cultural institutions.
Hoepli, nothing done at the table with the unions. Sala: "I hope for a spark from the board"
The closure of the Hoepli bookstore due to liquidation decisions has sparked reactions from politicians, unions, and civil society in Italy.
Bookstore Prize: Weimer remains silent in the Bundestag about the accusations against him
Wolfram Weimer, the German Culture State Minister, remained silent during a Bundestag session regarding accusations of misconduct related to the German Bookstore Prize.
GALLERY ⟩ Tõnu Õnnepalu presented a new book about work
Writer Tõnu Õnnepalu recently released a novel titled 'Tööpäev' that has topped sales charts, and he held a presentation for the work at the Viru Keskus bookstore with Joonas Hellerma leading the discussion.
Weimer and Bookstore Prize: The Bookshelf: Dangerous Cell of Revolution
Wolfram Weimer, the German Minister of Culture, has controversially removed three bookstores from a prestigious award list after requesting a review from the domestic intelligence agency, stirring debate about censorship in the cultural sector.
Sanseido Bookstore in Jinbocho Reopens After 4 Years: Kenzo Kitakata Says 'This is the Town of My Origin'
The Sanseido Bookstore in Jinbocho has reopened its doors after four years of closure due to reconstruction, with a focus on cultural exchange amid growing online bookstore competition.
Weimer in the Culture Committee: Does Wolfram Weimer's Career End Here?
Wolfram Weimer, the German Minister of Culture, faced questioning in the Culture Committee regarding the controversial removal of three bookstores from the prestigious bookstore award list, but he remained vague and failed to provide clear explanations.
The oldest house in the town will become an antique bookstore
The oldest house in the town is set to be transformed into an antique bookstore.
Tõnu Õnnepalu's New Hit Continues to Lead the Book Sales Chart for the Second Week
Tõnu Õnnepalu's new book 'Tööpäev' has topped the Apollo bookstore's weekly sales chart in Estonia for the second consecutive week.
Biography of José Vicente, founder of Zumbi dos Palmares, will be launched in a bookstore in SP
A biography of educator and activist José Vicente will be launched in São Paulo, highlighting his contributions to racial inclusion in education and the job market.
NEW SERIES! ⟩ Kätlin Kontor-Kirss presents her first book
Kätlin Kontor-Kirss will present her debut book at Apollo Plaza bookstore, exploring themes of identity and independence following a major life change.
Hoepli, now the Municipality calls the unions
The Municipality of Milan has called a meeting with unions regarding the future of the Hoepli bookstore, following weeks of concern from employees and supporters.
Literary Present: Hoepli closes down?
The Milanese bookstore Hoepli has decided to close after 156 years, primarily due to a major family dispute, sparking protests from the local community.
Podcast "Is it fair?": "I am actually afraid of being monitored by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution"
Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer has excluded three leftist bookstores from the now-canceled German Bookstore Prize 2026, raising concerns about political scrutiny in cultural funding.
Research on 'Offline Bookstore Experience Design' by PhD Student Do Ji-kang from the Graduate School of Techno-Design, Kookmin University Published in SCIE Journal JAABE
A PhD student from Kookmin University's Graduate School of Techno-Design has published research on designing engaging experiences in physical bookstores in the Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering (JAABE).
Tearing the Pages Apart
The closing of the historic Hoepli bookstore in Milan sparks outrage and lamentation among the public, reflecting on the loss of cultural heritage.
Bookstore Prize: "We would prefer Mr. Weimer to resign"
Ahead of the Leipzig Book Fair, the Börsenverein demands that Wolfram Weimer retract his exclusion of three winners from the German Bookstore Prize.
Podcast: 'On Point': Cultural State Minister Weimer: Overwhelmed in His Position
Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer has canceled the German Bookstore Prize for 2023 due to a controversy surrounding the exclusion of three nominated bookstores.
Scandal at the BKM Expands: Did Weimer Commission a Lie?
A growing scandal within Germany's Federal Cultural and Media Office revolves around allegations that official communications regarding a prestigious bookstore award contained false information.
No agreement among the members. The historic Hoepli closes
The historic Hoepli bookstore and publishing house in Milan has closed its doors due to a lack of agreement among its shareholders, amidst efforts to save it.
Hoepli, increasingly in the red and internal divisions: how the story of a non-only Milanese legacy has come to an end
The iconic Hoepli bookstore in Milan is facing significant financial difficulties and internal divisions, marking the end of its long-standing legacy.
Germany Cancels Bookstore Award Ceremony Due to Political Extremism
Germany has canceled its bookstore award ceremony to honor independent bookstores due to concerns about political extremism associated with some nominees.
People from all over the world are heading to Scotland to live out their bookseller dream
People from around the world are flocking to a small village in Scotland to work at a bookstore during their holiday.
University-fired bookstore found a new home
A Helsinki bookstore, Rosebud, is opening a new location in the Kluuvi district after losing its previous space due to a lease non-renewal by the University of Helsinki.
Hoepli, liquidation decided: after 156 years the history of the publishing house and bookstore comes to an end
Hoepli, a historical publishing house and bookstore in Italy, has decided to liquidate after 156 years due to poor financial results and internal conflicts.
Leipzig Book Fair: Weimer Cancels the Presentation of the Bookstore Prize
Wolfram Weimer, Germany's Minister of Culture, has canceled the presentation of the German Bookstore Prize at the Leipzig Book Fair due to a controversy surrounding the removal of three nominations.
Dispute Over Jury Proposals: Weimer Cancels the Award Ceremony of the Bookstore Prize
Due to suspicions of extremism and controversy surrounding jury proposals, the Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer has canceled the award ceremony for the German Bookstore Prize.
Dispute over Jury Suggestions: Weimer Cancels Award Ceremony for Bookstore Prize
The award ceremony for the Deutscher Buchhandlungspreis has been canceled due to controversies surrounding the nomination of certain bookstores, as announced by Culture State Minister Wolfram Weimer.
Leipzig Book Fair: Weimer cancels the awarding of the bookstore prize
Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer has canceled the awarding of the German Bookstore Prize at the Leipzig Book Fair due to controversies surrounding the removal of three nominations.
Dispute over Exclusions: Weimer Cancels Award Ceremony for the German Bookstore Prize
Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer has canceled the award ceremony for the German Bookstore Prize due to controversy surrounding the exclusion of three bookstores based on extremism suspicions.
Pittsburgh bookstore hands out free ‘anti-ICE whistles,’ owner says she’s not worried about losing followers
A Pittsburgh bookstore owner is distributing anti-ICE whistles and prioritizing community advocacy over potential loss of followers on social media.
TOP 20 ⟩ A Novel That Shows a Workday As Both Comical and Sad Takes Over the Book Sales Chart
Tõnu Õnnepalu's new novel "Tööpäev" has topped the Apollo bookstore sales chart, depicting a compelling story set in a nursery where work is seen as a necessity rather than a calling.
Scandal over Bookstore Award: Why No Resignation After the Embarrassment?
The controversy surrounding the German Bookstore Prize intensifies as the jurors explain the disqualification of three bookstores, with Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer facing scrutiny for his decisions.
Bookstore Prize: Wolfram Weimer Didn't Want to Know
Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer was criticized for omitting three leftist bookstores from the German Bookstore Prize list without clarifying the reasons against them.
Dem Senate hopeful holds event at bookstore selling 'ABOLISH ICE' merch despite pledge to 'secure the border'
Iowa Senate candidate Zach Wahls faces criticism for holding a campaign event at a bookstore known for advocating the abolition of ICE, despite his promises to secure the border.
Scandal over Prize for Bookstores: Alleged Contacts to the RAF 30 Years Ago
A scandal has emerged regarding the German Bookstore Prize due to alleged connections to the RAF thirty years ago, leading to widespread rejection of the prize.
Current Lexicon: What is the German Bookstore Award?
The German Bookstore Award will be held for the eleventh time at the Leipzig Book Fair, recognizing about 100 independent bookstores in Germany.
Cancelled Bookstores: "Half the World is Asking What’s Going on Here"
The Berlin bookstore 'Zur schwankenden Weltkugel' was unexpectedly excluded from the list for a prestigious German book prize, raising questions and confusion among its owners and the public.
After Closure in February: Planegg Has a Bookstore Again
Planegg has welcomed a new bookstore following the recent closure of Buchhandlung Kohler due to insolvency.
Hoepli Bookstore: Unions Urge Urgent Intervention from Palazzo Marino
Unions are calling on Milan's city leaders to intervene urgently to preserve the historic Hoepli bookstore amid concerns about its economic viability.
Bookstore Prize: "We will take legal action against the Office for the Protection of the Constitution"
The Rote Straße bookstore in Göttingen is pursuing legal action after being disqualified from a prestigious award due to alleged security concerns by Germany's domestic intelligence agency.
Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution investigates: Extremism suspicion: Weimer removes three bookstores from prize list
Cultural State Minister Weimer has excluded three bookstores from the list of German Bookstore Prize recipients due to findings from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution regarding extremism.
German Bookstore Prize: What Weimer did is not illegal, but it is harmful
Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer has excluded three politically leftist bookstores from the German Bookstore Prize competition, due to alleged 'constitutional protection relevant findings'.
Much More Than Books: The Secret Corner of the Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World, Which Can Now Be Visited
The article highlights the famous Grand Splendid bookstore in Buenos Aires, which is not only a literary haven but also a popular tourist attraction.
Ivorypress and the Norman Foster Foundation merge into a new space
Ivorypress and the Norman Foster Foundation have merged to create a new cultural space in Madrid, featuring a bookstore and exhibition halls.
Carlo Feltrinelli: "There is an invisible network of millions of readers who contribute to the good in the world"
Carlo Feltrinelli discusses the importance of a collaborative reading culture and the launch of a new bookstore in Montevideo that aims to promote progressive literature.
Cultural Politics: 'Where this leads, we see in the USA'
The article discusses the implications of a recent development in Germany's cultural policy regarding the oversight of funding applicants by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
Furious at the official partnership with Amazon, the French Bookstore Union exits the Paris Book Festival
The French Bookstore Union has announced its withdrawal from the 2026 Paris Book Festival in protest against Amazon being named the official partner.
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.
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.