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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One newcomer is Steamy Lit, a romance bookstore with locations at Thrive Art District and Miami Springs.
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Amanda Rosa
march 31, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
In an era when brick-and-mortar bookstores seem to be in grave peril, this charming West Village corner store, which first opened in 1968, has managed to survive.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Store owner Dylah Ray said in an interview that the shop has always been both a community space and a bookstore.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Bring this list of recent titles to the library or your local bookstore and then enjoy crossing them off your TBR list.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Rosa
march 31, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
In an era when brick-and-mortar bookstores seem to be in grave peril, this charming West Village corner store, which first opened in 1968, has managed to survive.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Store owner Dylah Ray said in an interview that the shop has always been both a community space and a bookstore.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Bring this list of recent titles to the library or your local bookstore and then enjoy crossing them off your TBR list.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Bookstore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookstore. Accessed 2 Apr. 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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