A captivating history of American bookstores, exploring their cultural impact and evolution.
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A captivating history of American bookstores, exploring their cultural impact and evolution.
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Goodreads Choice Award Winner in History & Biography One of Time ’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 "A spirited defense of this important, odd and odds-defying American retail category." — The New York Times "It is a delight to wander through the bookstores of American history in this warm, generous book." —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author and owner of Books Are Magic An affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in Ame...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor mention of specialty stores like Oscar Wilde with LGBTQ+ focus.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Minor cultural and social commentary on bookstores' role in society.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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No abuse or suffering themes depicted.
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