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

Tombolo Books [6] in St. Petersburg, Florida, now has a permanent storefront and aims to open its doors before the holidays [7].

The window display featuring Pete the Cat at Scuppernong Books.

Lion’s Mouth Bookstore [8] in Green Bay, Wisconsin, was featured in an article called “Lion’s Mouth Bookstore open for business in downtown Green Bay [9].”

Kate Schlademan of The Learned Owl Book Shop [10] in Hudson, Ohio, has been elected as the next councilperson to represent Ward One [11].

Cindy Dach of Changing Hands [12] in Tempe and Phoenix, Arizona, received the 2019 ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year Award [13] from the Greater Phoenix Chamber.

Cafe con Libros [14], WORD Bookstores [15], The Astoria Bookshop [16], Books Are Magic [17], The Lit. Bar [18], Berry & Co [19], and Bookends and Beginnings [20] were mentioned in an article about women-owned bookstores [21].

Michelle Obama visited [22] Politics and Prose [23] in Washington, D.C.

Buffalo Street Books [24] in Ithaca, New York, was profiled in the article “Two years after near closure, Ithaca’s community-owned bookstore is ‘thriving.’ [25]”

OzarksFirst.com called Pagination Bookshop [26] in Springfield, Missouri, a “brave young bookstore [that’s setting] itself apart from the retail competition [27].”

Kona Stories Book Store [28] in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, was included in a list of eight indies in Hawaii [29].

Sausalito Books by the Bay [30] in Sausalito, California, was featured in an article called “Rescued Sausalito bookstore delivers on community engagement [31].”

Back of Beyond Books [32] in Moab, Utah, was featured in an article called “Grateful for independent book store [33].”

Scuppernong Books [34] in Greensboro, North Carolina, created a winter window display featuring Pete the Cat.

Books & Books [35], Charis Books [36], Alabama Booksmith [37],  Joseph-Beth Booksellers [38], Square Books [39], Parnassus Books [40], BookPeople [41], and Chop Suey Books [42] were highlighted among the best bookstores in the Southern United States [43].

Books Are Magic [17], Strand Bookstore [44], Arcade Bookseller [45], and Shakespeare & Co [46]. were included on a list of the best bookstores in New York City [47].

Women and Children First [48], Secret Garden Books [49], Tattered Cover [50], City Lights Booksellers and Publishers [51], and Gene’s Books [52] were included on Forbes’ list of the best bookstores in America [53].

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