Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon discussion

Today (April 26), in the US, is Independent Bookstore Day!

What is your favorite bookstore (independent or not)?

I don't think I can name a favorite. I visit bookstores everywhere I travel. It is one of my favorite things to do. The bookstore in Porto, Portugal was very memorable. I would say that my local bookstore that I have visited a lot is called Lit BookBar (independent bookstore).

We had a new romance bookstore open in Salt Lake City last year called Lovebound Library, and I love it!

Susan wrote: "Today (April 26), in the US, is Independent Bookstore Day!

What is your favorite bookstore (independent or not)?"

Sarah, I do the same! I'll keep the bookstore in Porto on my bucket list! When my family was visiting Victoria BC last year, we came across Munro Bookstore. It's one of the more beautiful bookstores I've experienced.

Jen wrote: "We had a new romance bookstore open in Salt Lake City last year called Lovebound Library, and I love it!"

How fun, Jen! I love that there are many niche bookstores popping up.

For years I went to the Half Price Book Store. There the feel of was of it was of an independent bookstore. I spent many happy weekends visiting with books, with friends, with people at the coffeeshop.

Cynda is preoccupied with RL wrote: "For years I went to the Half Price Book Store. There the feel of was of it was of an independent bookstore. I spent many happy weekends visiting with books, with friends, with people at the coffees..."

Half Price? That's right up my alley! I agree that the experience of a bookstore is such an incredible feeling.

Yes bookstores are grand. I did not realize so much about them. I absolutely love love the documentary The Booksellers. Here is the official trailer: https://youtu.be/ymcRRt3Ix04?si=OR-4u...

Recently I read The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore about some independent booksellers.

Ohhh books about books!

Lately I buy stuff mostly on marketplaces. There are two delivery points near my house, it is very convenient

Cynda is preoccupied with RL wrote: "Yes bookstores are grand. I did not realize so much about them. I absolutely love love the documentary The Booksellers. Here is the official trailer: https://youtu.be/ymcRRt3Ix04?si=OR-4u......"

Thanks Cynda! I will check out those resources.

Lamilla wrote: "Lately I buy stuff mostly on marketplaces. There are two delivery points near my house, it is very convenient"

We are fortunate to be able to source books easily! I read a sci-fi book today about climate change destroying the world. It took place in Vancouver and people were working to rescue books from the main library building that was falling apart. Pretty much my worst nightmare to be without books!

My favorite is Powell's City of Books in Portland, OR - supposedly the largest independent bookstore in the world!

I don’t have one. I live in a small town and I can only visit bookstores when going to a big city, which doesn’t happen too often. Also, I live in Germany and only find books in English or Spanish in VERY big bookstores. So, my options are limited.

I order my books online.

In my dreams my favorite bookstore would have a big bed where I can read a bit of the books before buying them.

I am sure there are some because I live in a city, but I don't know where they are.
I only use kindle or one of the free little libraries in my neighborhood if I want a physical book..

The favorite bookstore of my dreams includes cats. Some independent booksellers keep them for mousing, and book readers want them for beauty or friendliness.

Vavita wrote: "I live in a small town and I can only visit bookstores when going to a big city, which doesn’t happen too often. Also, I live in Germany and only find books in English or Spanish ..."

Maybe we should meet again to visit all the stores in Stuttgart… 😏

I mostly read ebooks (Amazon) and listen to audiobooks (Audible). Trying to switch away from Amazon, so I got a local e-reader (Kobo equivalent) to be more independent and to be able to do my online purchases elsewhere. For audio I will try Everand and Storytel.

Physical books I buy locally at a familiy-owned medium-sized bookstore chain here in the south of Germany, called Osiander.
And I check out any bookstore I see when I travel.

Ann A wrote: "My favorite is Powell's City of Books in Portland, OR - supposedly the largest independent bookstore in the world!"

I've got Powell's on my bucket list!

Cathy wrote: "Vavita wrote: "I live in a small town and I can only visit bookstores when going to a big city, which doesn’t happen too often. Also, I live in Germany and only find books in English or Spanish ......"

If/when I travel to Germany, I will be sure to visit Osiander.

Cynda is preoccupied with RL wrote: "The favorite bookstore of my dreams includes cats. Some independent booksellers keep them for mousing, and book swekers want them for beauty or friendliness."

Love this idea!

Susan wrote: "I read a sci-fi book today about climate change destroying the world. It took place in Vancouver and people were working to rescue books from the main library building that was falling apart. Pretty much my worst nightmare to be without books..."

What was the book called?

The description reminds me of All the Water in the World: A Novel. Not in Vancouver or with books though… 😝

I do like to shop at independent bookstores when I can, but Barnes & Noble and Half Price Books are the bookstores closest to home.

Doni wrote: "Susan wrote: "I read a sci-fi book today about climate change destroying the world. It took place in Vancouver and people were working to rescue books from the main library building that was fallin..."

It is Arboreality