bookstore
noun
book·store
ˈbu̇k-ˌstȯr 
: a place of business where books are the main item offered for sale
called also bookshop
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Lourey and Belcamino say the event was created to celebrate independent bookstores that anchor Minnesota communities while raising money for protection of civil rights.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Cobb has spoken about mourning, grief, death and dying, in hospices, medical schools, bookstores, conferences and has written for The New York Times, HuffPost, More, House Beautiful & Medium.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
The rooms are stocked with artwork by some of the area’s most respected artists, books and vintage magazines from local bookstores, and products sourced from nearby shops.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Beyond history and outdoor recreation, Southern Living noted Boone’s walkable downtown, particularly the King Street corridor, for its mix of antique stores, thrift shops, independent bookstores and local boutiques.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Cobb has spoken about mourning, grief, death and dying, in hospices, medical schools, bookstores, conferences and has written for The New York Times, HuffPost, More, House Beautiful & Medium.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
The rooms are stocked with artwork by some of the area’s most respected artists, books and vintage magazines from local bookstores, and products sourced from nearby shops.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Beyond history and outdoor recreation, Southern Living noted Boone’s walkable downtown, particularly the King Street corridor, for its mix of antique stores, thrift shops, independent bookstores and local boutiques.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Bookstore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookstore. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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bookstore
noun
book·store
-ˌstō(ə)r
-ˌstȯ(ə)r
: a store that sells mainly books
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