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🇰🇷 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
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Books for the Clean Monday three-day weekend – The choices of 5 bookstores

A selection of book recommendations from five bookstores for readers during the Clean Monday long weekend in Greece.

Feb 20 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bookstores in SP have specialized collections on topics like football and architecture

This article highlights specialized bookstores in São Paulo that offer rare titles and themed collections, focusing on topics such as architecture and football.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bookstores in São Paulo Become Meeting Points with Café, Exchange Fair, Debates, and Even Music

Bookstores in São Paulo are evolving into social hubs, offering coffee, exchange fairs, debates, and live music while adapting to changing reading habits.

Feb 19 • 19:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

What Will Great Book Thursday Bring? Charles IV, Russia, Norwegian Noir Crime, and Psychotherapy

Great Book Thursday will feature ten diverse new titles in Czech bookstores on March 19, including a biography of Charles IV, a novel about post-apocalyptic Russia, and an exploration of psychotherapy.

Feb 19 • 12:36 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From Paris to London: Gisèle Pelicot's autobiography becomes a publishing phenomenon

Gisèle Pelicot's autobiography, 'Et la joie de vivre', is achieving significant success in bookstores globally, with translations in multiple languages and strong public support.

Feb 19 • 11:00 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The same book has been at the top of the bestseller list for several weeks

Jaan Aru's book 'Aju vabadus' has dominated the sales rankings at Apollo bookstores in Estonia for multiple weeks, addressing the need to protect human intelligence in the era of artificial intelligence.

Feb 16 • 14:47 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We try to educate citizens": are all Parisian bookstores left-wing?

The article explores the political leanings of Parisian bookstores, questioning whether they predominantly reflect leftist ideologies in their offerings.

Feb 12 • 16:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Back to school: discounts on supplies, bookstores, and shoe stores

Families in Almirante Brown, Argentina, can benefit from discounts on school supplies due to a new promotion from local businesses and the municipal government.

Feb 11 • 21:41 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
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Most Popular Books in Croatian Bookstores in January

This article highlights the best-selling books in Croatian bookstores for January, with a particular focus on a trending self-help book.

Feb 5 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ananindeua Book Fair brings together writers and used bookstores in Greater Belém; see schedule

The Ananindeua Book Fair in Greater Belém will take place this weekend, aiming to gather writers, used bookstores, publishers, and local collectives.

Feb 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Independent Bookstores in Berlin: Warm Havens for the Spirit

Eight independent booksellers in Berlin are joining forces to ensure the survival of their socially significant bookstores, which serve as more than just retail spaces.

Feb 4 • 09:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Astrological Signs That Love to Read

The article explores astrological signs that have a natural inclination towards reading and immersing themselves in books, treating bookstores as sanctuaries.

Feb 3 • 11:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The Plot Against Roth the Untraceable

Two years ago, Adelphi acquired the rights to Philip Roth's works from Einaudi, leading to the withdrawal of copies from bookstores, and since then, only 'Portnoy' has been retranslated, while old titles' prices have skyrocketed online.

Feb 2 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

The Bestseller List's Top Spot Captured by a Novel Full of Intrigue

Valérie Perrin's new novel "My Dear Aunt" has risen to the top of the Apollo bookstores' weekly sales chart, featuring an intriguing story about two women from different generations with intertwined fates.

Feb 2 • 13:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Tiberio Sarti: "In the book market, unity is strength"

In a book market that has stabilized after years of turmoil, physical bookstores are regaining importance as the online market slows down and readers value personal interactions and recommendations.

Jan 15 • 15:17 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

Softcovers and selfies: China’s bookshops find fame as photogenic backdrops

China's bookstores are gaining popularity as trendy photo spots rather than for their literary offerings, attracting influencers and photographers to their artistic designs.

Jan 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Unannounced decision by the mayor shocked the citizens: Who needs an empty city center?

The decision by Rijeka's new mayor, Iva Rinčić, to eliminate a 50% rent reduction for bookstores operating in city-owned spaces has sparked widespread criticism from booksellers, writers, and cultural figures across Croatia.

Jan 14 • 15:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The cult author chooses Italy to return (with a novel)

Tama Janowitz, celebrated by Andy Warhol and Vladimir Nabokov, returns to bookstores with a coming-of-age novel set to be published first in Italy on February 3, featuring an exclusive preview excerpt.

Jan 14 • 04:00 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
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

New Use of Churches: Ommmm instead of Amen

In Germany, many churches are either abandoned or being demolished, but they can be repurposed into bookstores, climbing gyms, yoga studios, or apartments, illustrating a global trend of transforming these structures.

Jan 12 • 13:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Bookstores are starting to serve new purposes. An interesting trend in building relationships is strengthening

An interesting trend is emerging as bookstores evolve to become spaces for building relationships through shared reading experiences and community events.

Jan 12 • 09:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Sonia Draga: Without bookstores, we will all be poorer

Sonia Draga discusses the challenges facing the Polish book market, including distribution issues and price wars among major players, advocating for a book law to stabilize prices.

Jan 9 • 03:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The Most Anticipated Books of 2026

Prominent authors like Salman Rushdie and Yasmina Reza are set to return to bookstores with their new books in 2026, building anticipation in the literary world.

Jan 9 • 03:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Gisèle Pelicot, Emmanuel Macron, and Abbé Pierre Available in Bookstores Beginning of the Year

Numerous essays, including works by Gisèle Pelicot, Emmanuel Macron, and Abbé Pierre, will be released at the start of the 2026 literary season, highlighting Pelicot's new book co-authored with Judith Perrignon.

Jan 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

We Can: The mayor's decision could lead to the closure of bookstores in Rijeka

The 'We Can' party warns that the mayor's decision to cancel a 50% rent reduction for bookstores in Rijeka could lead to their closure.

Jan 2 • 12:19 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
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The Best Books of the 21st Century, Chosen by 21 Spanish Bookstores

A selection of the 25 most important books from the first quarter of the 21st century, as chosen by 21 bookstores across Spain.

Dec 25 • 20:14 UTC

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