as in bookseller
one who is keenly devoted to books
a bibliolater who regards vandalism to a library as being equal to desecration of a church
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Garing has seen a shift in Merrill as she's moved from content creator to bookseller.—
Gili Malinsky
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026 -
In 1996, the bookseller opened a two-story location in downtown’s Sundance Square, on Commerce at East 3rd streets, around the corner from the AMC Palace movie theater.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s what the Philadelphia bibliophile William Carl Bolivar told Arturo Schomburg, his younger counterpart in New York, as the two men exchanged book lists, shared tips on where to hunt down rare titles, and bragged about their latest finds.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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For bibliophiles, reading is an immersive experience, so gifts that help set the stage for peaceful reading sessions, like candles or a bottle of wine, are a great idea.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Bibliolater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibliolater. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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