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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.