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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How does a bookseller gain enough power to take on Barnes & Noble and Amazon while remaining morally unblemished?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Over the years, the property has attracted a range of prominent tenants, including Denver bookseller Tattered Cover, which once occupied two floors before downsizing to the first floor in 2013 and ultimately leaving the building in 2020.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cincinnati is great for bibliophiles, as the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has 41 locations, and more than 395,000 residents have library cards.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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This poignant love letter to bibliophiles and indie booksellers is absolute catnip for readers like you.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Bibliolater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibliolater. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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