Here’s what’s happening in the world of indie bookstores this week:

Angela Redden has taken over as owner [6] of Reading Rock Books [7] in Dickson, Tennessee. In addition to her plans to remodel the space, she also intends to move the store’s focus toward youth education.

Broche Fabian’s plans to open [8] the River Dog Book Company [9] bookmobile in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, this spring are underway. Fabian is also planning to work with Mayor Becky Glewen and Downtown Beaver Dam Inc. to look for a brick-and-mortar space [10].

The Homer Bookstore [11] in Homer, Alaska, celebrated its 40th anniversary [12] last week.

Tom Braun, co-owner of Wild Rumpus [13] bookstore in Minneapolis, Minnesota, died last week [14].

Hoodline [15] named Blue Manatee [16] and Joseph-Beth Booksellers [17] among the best bookstores in Cincinnati.

Porter Square Books [18] in Cambridge, Massachusetts, announced the winners of its 2019 Writers in Residence [19] program.

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