Reading Season
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The particular pleasure of holding a bound book is a timeless gift. And choosing to buy titles for the holidays from local booksellers tangibly strengthens communities, creating more local jobs and re-investing taxes in the community. According to Indiebound, $68 of each $100 spent at a local level stays in your city. To contrast, only $43 spent at national chains and big box stores remains in your area. Buying from local and independent stores promotes diverse shopping and robust commerce, and can even help reduce carbon footprint by decreasing the need for packaging and shipping.
In Seattle, shop for a wide range of titles at Elliott Bay Books in Capitol Hill. To discover rare and hard-to-find books, visit Pioneer Square’s Wessel and Lieberman. Peter Miller Books, near Pike Place Market, offers a well-curated selection of architecture and design books that are smartly displayed. And Book Larder, a new culinary-themed shop in Fremont, houses hand-picked cookbooks as well as readings, tastings, and cooking demonstrations.
If you choose to buy books online this holiday season, consider one of the hundreds of niche online booksellers. The New York Public Library recommends:
African Books Collective: Owned and operated by African publishers for two decades, the African Books Collective ships more than 1,400 titles from a warehouse in England.
Biblio: This charming purveyor of rare and out-of-print titles helps readers around the globe find just the book they’re looking for.
Casa Del Libro: Find a wide range of books in Spanish from this Madrid-based bookseller.
Powell’s Books: Visit this beloved Portland bookstore online to check out their robust and user-friendly shop, subscription club, and blog.
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Yes this is the reading season for sure. You want to get in your sofa with a nice book near the heater. It’s so good and the booksellers you suggested have great titles.
Thanks Buddy !!! and Happy Christmas
I wasn’t aware of the African Book Collective. What a wonderful resource! Thanks.
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