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  1. Fort Wayne’s charming kitty curators of used books

    One perk of loving to visit independent bookstores is every now and then you get the added bonus of meeting the resident cat(s) who live and/or work there. As everyone knows, cats in a store are the true brains of the operation and they stay there to make sure their human subjects follow all store policies to the letter.

    Recently, on a day trip to Hyde Brothers Booksellers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we were treated to just such a welcome by their kitty curators, Scout and Sherlock.

    Scout on her ottoman throne

    These two oh-so-adorable cats are brother (Sherlock) and sister (Scout) from the same litter. They are 12 years old and definitely the official rulers of the roost.

    Sherlock strolling the History aisle

    Scout was striking a restful pose on her cushy ottoman throne in the Literary aisle, while Sherlock was roaming and relaxing in the History aisle. Scout was immediately endearing to us newcomers by allowing us to softly rub her ears and pet her head, as well as give her a kitty back massage. Well-placed chairs on either side of her royal daybed were at perfect petting level for guests to bestow homage upon Scout, while deciding which books they wanted to purchase. Her quiet purrs were delightfully dainty and demure.

    Just a touch more hesitant, Sherlock was very welcoming if you let him smell your hand first. Once acquainted, he was your buddy, though you do need to avoid sudden moves or he may scamper away. While not as regally positioned as Scout, he was no less triumphant in his ruling of his domain.

    Both Scout and Sherlock were lovely and welcoming hosts into their literary world. It was a heartwarming reminder of how much we adored our Gus (a.k.a. Secret Agent 47) who passed away a little more than two weeks ago at 17 years of age.

    Thank you, Hyde Brothers Booksellers for sharing joyful kitty moments with these two humanoids through Scout and Sherlock. It was very cathartic and healing for our recently broken hearts. 💔

    Peace and love!

    #animals #books #bookshops #bookstores #cats #cities #FortWayne #fun #history #Indiana #kitties #landUse #pets #pictures #retail #travel #usedBooks
  2. Fort Wayne’s charming kitty curators of used books

    One perk of loving to visit independent bookstores is every now and then you get the added bonus of meeting the resident cat(s) who live and/or work there. As everyone knows, cats in a store are the true brains of the operation and they stay there to make sure their human subjects follow all store policies to the letter.

    Recently, on a day trip to Hyde Brothers Booksellers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we were treated to just such a welcome by their kitty curators, Scout and Sherlock.

    Scout on her ottoman throne

    These two oh-so-adorable cats are brother (Sherlock) and sister (Scout) from the same litter. They are 12 years old and definitely the official rulers of the roost.

    Sherlock strolling the History aisle

    Scout was striking a restful pose on her cushy ottoman throne in the Literary aisle, while Sherlock was roaming and relaxing in the History aisle. Scout was immediately endearing to us newcomers by allowing us to softly rub her ears and pet her head, as well as give her a kitty back massage. Well-placed chairs on either side of her royal daybed were at perfect petting level for guests to bestow homage upon Scout, while deciding which books they wanted to purchase. Her quiet purrs were delightfully dainty and demure.

    Just a touch more hesitant, Sherlock was very welcoming if you let him smell your hand first. Once acquainted, he was your buddy, though you do need to avoid sudden moves or he may scamper away. While not as regally positioned as Scout, he was no less triumphant in his ruling of his domain.

    Both Scout and Sherlock were lovely and welcoming hosts into their literary world. It was a heartwarming reminder of how much we adored our Gus (a.k.a. Secret Agent 47) who passed away a little more than two weeks ago at 17 years of age.

    Thank you, Hyde Brothers Booksellers for sharing joyful kitty moments with these two humanoids through Scout and Sherlock. It was very cathartic and healing for our recently broken hearts. 💔

    Peace and love!

    #animals #books #bookshops #bookstores #cats #cities #FortWayne #fun #history #Indiana #kitties #landUse #pets #pictures #retail #travel #usedBooks
  3. Fort Wayne’s charming kitty curators of used books

    One perk of loving to visit independent bookstores is every now and then you get the added bonus of meeting the resident cat(s) who live and/or work there. As everyone knows, cats in a store are the true brains of the operation and they stay there to make sure their human subjects follow all store policies to the letter.

    Recently, on a day trip to Hyde Brothers Booksellers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we were treated to just such a welcome by their kitty curators, Scout and Sherlock.

    Scout on her ottoman throne

    These two oh-so-adorable cats are brother (Sherlock) and sister (Scout) from the same litter. They are 12 years old and definitely the official rulers of the roost.

    Sherlock strolling the History aisle

    Scout was striking a restful pose on her cushy ottoman throne in the Literary aisle, while Sherlock was roaming and relaxing in the History aisle. Scout was immediately endearing to us newcomers by allowing us to softly rub her ears and pet her head, as well as give her a kitty back massage. Well-placed chairs on either side of her royal daybed were at perfect petting level for guests to bestow homage upon Scout, while deciding which books they wanted to purchase. Her quiet purrs were delightfully dainty and demure.

    Just a touch more hesitant, Sherlock was very welcoming if you let him smell your hand first. Once acquainted, he was your buddy, though you do need to avoid sudden moves or he may scamper away. While not as regally positioned as Scout, he was no less triumphant in his ruling of his domain.

    Both Scout and Sherlock were lovely and welcoming hosts into their literary world. It was a heartwarming reminder of how much we adored our Gus (a.k.a. Secret Agent 47) who passed away a little more than two weeks ago at 17 years of age.

    Thank you, Hyde Brothers Booksellers for sharing joyful kitty moments with these two humanoids through Scout and Sherlock. It was very cathartic and healing for our recently broken hearts. 💔

    Peace and love!

    #animals #books #bookshops #bookstores #cats #cities #FortWayne #fun #history #Indiana #kitties #landUse #pets #pictures #retail #travel #usedBooks
  4. Fort Wayne’s charming kitty curators of used books

    One perk of loving to visit independent bookstores is every now and then you get the added bonus of meeting the resident cat(s) who live and/or work there. As everyone knows, cats in a store are the true brains of the operation and they stay there to make sure their human subjects follow all store policies to the letter.

    Recently, on a day trip to Hyde Brothers Booksellers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we were treated to just such a welcome by their kitty curators, Scout and Sherlock.

    Scout on her ottoman throne

    These two oh-so-adorable cats are brother (Sherlock) and sister (Scout) from the same litter. They are 12 years old and definitely the official rulers of the roost.

    Sherlock strolling the History aisle

    Scout was striking a restful pose on her cushy ottoman throne in the Literary aisle, while Sherlock was roaming and relaxing in the History aisle. Scout was immediately endearing to us newcomers by allowing us to softly rub her ears and pet her head, as well as give her a kitty back massage. Well-placed chairs on either side of her royal daybed were at perfect petting level for guests to bestow homage upon Scout, while deciding which books they wanted to purchase. Her quiet purrs were delightfully dainty and demure.

    Just a touch more hesitant, Sherlock was very welcoming if you let him smell your hand first. Once acquainted, he was your buddy, though you do need to avoid sudden moves or he may scamper away. While not as regally positioned as Scout, he was no less triumphant in his ruling of his domain.

    Both Scout and Sherlock were lovely and welcoming hosts into their literary world. It was a heartwarming reminder of how much we adored our Gus (a.k.a. Secret Agent 47) who passed away a little more than two weeks ago at 17 years of age.

    Thank you, Hyde Brothers Booksellers for sharing joyful kitty moments with these two humanoids through Scout and Sherlock. It was very cathartic and healing for our recently broken hearts. 💔

    Peace and love!

    #animals #books #bookshops #bookstores #cats #cities #FortWayne #fun #history #Indiana #kitties #landUse #pets #pictures #retail #travel #usedBooks
  5. Fort Wayne’s charming kitty curators of used books

    One perk of loving to visit independent bookstores is every now and then you get the added bonus of meeting the resident cat(s) who live and/or work there. As everyone knows, cats in a store are the true brains of the operation and they stay there to make sure their human subjects follow all store policies to the letter.

    Recently, on a day trip to Hyde Brothers Booksellers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we were treated to just such a welcome by their kitty curators, Scout and Sherlock.

    Scout on her ottoman throne

    These two oh-so-adorable cats are brother (Sherlock) and sister (Scout) from the same litter. They are 12 years old and definitely the official rulers of the roost.

    Sherlock strolling the History aisle

    Scout was striking a restful pose on her cushy ottoman throne in the Literary aisle, while Sherlock was roaming and relaxing in the History aisle. Scout was immediately endearing to us newcomers by allowing us to softly rub her ears and pet her head, as well as give her a kitty back massage. Well-placed chairs on either side of her royal daybed were at perfect petting level for guests to bestow homage upon Scout, while deciding which books they wanted to purchase. Her quiet purrs were delightfully dainty and demure.

    Just a touch more hesitant, Sherlock was very welcoming if you let him smell your hand first. Once acquainted, he was your buddy, though you do need to avoid sudden moves or he may scamper away. While not as regally positioned as Scout, he was no less triumphant in his ruling of his domain.

    Both Scout and Sherlock were lovely and welcoming hosts into their literary world. It was a heartwarming reminder of how much we adored our Gus (a.k.a. Secret Agent 47) who passed away a little more than two weeks ago at 17 years of age.

    Thank you, Hyde Brothers Booksellers for sharing joyful kitty moments with these two humanoids through Scout and Sherlock. It was very cathartic and healing for our recently broken hearts. 💔

    Peace and love!

    #animals #books #bookshops #bookstores #cats #cities #FortWayne #fun #history #Indiana #kitties #landUse #pets #pictures #retail #travel #usedBooks
  6. Jetlag Books’ new shop nods to Soviet-style supply store in Beijing

    Promotion: bookshop Jetlag Books has opened its latest store in Beijing, designed by architecture firm Studio NOR as…
    #NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #AU #Australia #bookshops #Design #Entertainment #excludefromapplenews #section:all #section:promotions
    newsbeep.com/au/680319/

  7. Jetlag Books’ new shop nods to Soviet-style supply store in Beijing

    Promotion: bookshop Jetlag Books has opened its latest store in Beijing, designed by architecture firm Studio NOR as…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Artsanddesign #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #bookshops #Design #Entertainment #excludefromapplenews #section:all #section:promotions
    newsbeep.com/us/651891/

  8. This might sound crazy, but is there anyone in New England (particularly the southeastern MA/RI area) who'd be interested in a used book shop excursion some time?

    #Books #Bookstodon #BookShops #UsedBooks #UsedBookShops

  9. This might sound crazy, but is there anyone in New England (particularly the southeastern MA/RI area) who'd be interested in a used book shop excursion some time?

    #Books #Bookstodon #BookShops #UsedBooks #UsedBookShops

  10. This might sound crazy, but is there anyone in New England (particularly the southeastern MA/RI area) who'd be interested in a used book shop excursion some time?

    #Books #Bookstodon #BookShops #UsedBooks #UsedBookShops

  11. This might sound crazy, but is there anyone in New England (particularly the southeastern MA/RI area) who'd be interested in a used book shop excursion some time?

    #Books #Bookstodon #BookShops #UsedBooks #UsedBookShops

  12. Bradford council recently sold the Wool Exchange (£770,000 it went for at auction), which prompted me to dig this old piece out of my archives...

    markcantrellauthor.substack.co

    #books #bookshops #heritage #architecture #textileindustry

  13. Bricks and mortar bookshops making a comeback in the United States

    Andy Hunter, CEO and founder of indie bookseller Bookshop.org, talking recently with Shannon Cudd of Fast Company: "People are really galvanizing around bookstores as a force for good in our culture," he says. "You see that in the fact that there are about 70% more bookstores now than there were six years ago in the United States. After 20 years of declining numbers, they're coming roaring back." This can only be a good thing.

    disassociated.com/bricks-morta

  14. Today's recuperation walk took me to Thorne Records , chat with the guys, pick out some #vinyl therapy, then across to my bookshop.

    Hugs & nice catch up with chums, even recommended & sold a few books to people. Felt good, even just for a hour.

    #books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon #Bruntsfield

  15. Today's recuperation walk took me to Thorne Records , chat with the guys, pick out some #vinyl therapy, then across to my bookshop.

    Hugs & nice catch up with chums, even recommended & sold a few books to people. Felt good, even just for a hour.

    #books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon #Bruntsfield

  16. Today's recuperation walk took me to Thorne Records , chat with the guys, pick out some #vinyl therapy, then across to my bookshop.

    Hugs & nice catch up with chums, even recommended & sold a few books to people. Felt good, even just for a hour.

    #books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon #Bruntsfield

  17. Today's recuperation walk took me to Thorne Records , chat with the guys, pick out some #vinyl therapy, then across to my bookshop.

    Hugs & nice catch up with chums, even recommended & sold a few books to people. Felt good, even just for a hour.

    #books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon #Bruntsfield

  18. Today's recuperation walk took me to Thorne Records , chat with the guys, pick out some #vinyl therapy, then across to my bookshop.

    Hugs & nice catch up with chums, even recommended & sold a few books to people. Felt good, even just for a hour.

    #books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon #Bruntsfield

  19. Spotify partners with Bookshop.org to sell paper books

    Spotify members in the United States and United Kingdom will soon be able to buy paper, or physical books, through the music streaming app, by way of a partnership with Bookshop.org, supporters of local and indie bookstores. With just over seven-hundred-and-fifty million monthly active Spotify users, the partnership will surely be a shot in the arm for authors and book publishers. It would of course be ideal if the joint venture (I hesitate to say deal, the word seems a little overused at […]

    disassociated.com/spotify-part

  20. "About 422 new indie bookshops opened in 2025, according to the American Booksellers Association, a 31% rise from 2024."

    Nice!

    theguardian.com/business/2026/

    #news #bookshops #IndieBookshops #books

  21. My local bookstore @prismaticpages will start publishing books under the name Prismatic Press 📚

    If you want to join the launch party / signing for their first book, That Quiet Fog by Jay Samuel, follow the link:

    🎈 shop.prismaticpages.com/produc

    #books #bookstodon #oslo #allheimen #thatQuietFog #JaySamuel #bookshops #bookstores

  22. Went to an event at a bookstore last night in St. Pete. I asked if they would carry my book and they said that unless I had a way to currently promote (such as Instagram) they wouldn’t carry it. I explained it came out in 2022 and there was a flurry of press & social media promo at the time, but now it’s a word-of-mouth thing. I get that #bookshops are struggling to survive but I do know that Shotgun is the kind of book ppl may become interested in simply by stumbling upon it.

  23. Delighted to see my chum and former colleague Caden win the Scottish Independent Bookshop of the Year award theedinburghreporter.co.uk/202

    I know when they worked with us, setting up their own romance-themed bookshop was their dream. In a year and a half they & their team & supporters have really built it into a community space.

    #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon

  24. Delighted to see my chum and former colleague Caden win the Scottish Independent Bookshop of the Year award theedinburghreporter.co.uk/202

    I know when they worked with us, setting up their own romance-themed bookshop was their dream. In a year and a half they & their team & supporters have really built it into a community space.

    #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon

  25. Delighted to see my chum and former colleague Caden win the Scottish Independent Bookshop of the Year award theedinburghreporter.co.uk/202

    I know when they worked with us, setting up their own romance-themed bookshop was their dream. In a year and a half they & their team & supporters have really built it into a community space.

    #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon

  26. Delighted to see my chum and former colleague Caden win the Scottish Independent Bookshop of the Year award theedinburghreporter.co.uk/202

    I know when they worked with us, setting up their own romance-themed bookshop was their dream. In a year and a half they & their team & supporters have really built it into a community space.

    #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon

  27. Delighted to see my chum and former colleague Caden win the Scottish Independent Bookshop of the Year award theedinburghreporter.co.uk/202

    I know when they worked with us, setting up their own romance-themed bookshop was their dream. In a year and a half they & their team & supporters have really built it into a community space.

    #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon

  28. theguardian.com/commentisfree/. "This year, for the first time, three #bookshops disappeared from the jury’s list... The #ministry of #culture deleted them, due to ''information [from]... the #domestic #intelligence agency'... A quick look at the three bookshops is telling: they are #antifascist, they are proud of it & they are institutions in their #communities."

  29. I am starting another bookshop and library tour in late April - tour dates here and more being added - including Devon and Cornwall at end of June

    robinince.com/

    #bookshops #libraries #poetry #books #comedy

  30. The 5th of March is World Book Day. Treasure your reading and your books, encourage a new author, support your favorite Cat Writers' Association author (see link!) #ebooks #kobo #nook #kindly #bookshops catwriters.com/cwa-book-list/

  31. Best-loved Indie used/rare bookstores visited to date

    Identified below are my favorite independent used bookstores that have been visited thus far. Not included are chains like Half-Price Books. Several of those listed are also sellers of rare and collectible books, as well. While many bookstores today sell some used/rare books, this list emphasizes those shops that primarily focus on used and/or rare books.

    As more used/rare bookstores are visited both here and abroad, the treasured ones will be added to this list. Stay tuned!

    Peace!

    _______

    Big Star Books & Music – Santa Fe, New Mexico – added 4/19/26

    Big Star Books & Music

    Curious Book Shop – East Lansing, Michigan

    Defunct Books – Nashville (Five Points), Tennessee

    Defunct Books

    East Nashville Books – Nashville, Tennessee – added 5/10/26

    Grimey’s Preloved Music and Books – Nashville, Tennessee

    Landmark Books – Traverse City, Michigan – books and vintage typewriters, oh my!

    Open Door Bookshop – Roma (Trastevere), Italy – I love this store and my favorite outside the USA.

    Open Door Bookshop Open Door Bookshop

    Legatoria/Libraio Prampolini – Catania, Sicily, Italy – ‘literally’ an Italian institution

    Quirky Used Books – Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Second Story Books – Durango, Colorado – none better in the USA. Two floors of absolute perfection. So much charm and uniqueness, including books displayed in three old vaults. An absolute gem! – added 3/24/26

    One of three vaults in Second Story Books View of the second floor at Second Story Books

    Under Charlie’s Covers – Albuquerque (Bernalillo), New Mexico – sadly closing in May 2026 due to a substantial rent increase.

    #books #bookshops #booskstores #browsing #cities #culture #fun #geography #history #Italy #landUse #ThirdPlaces #tourism #travel #usedBooks
  32. Best-loved Indie used/rare bookstores visited to date

    Identified below are my favorite independent used bookstores that have been visited thus far. Not included are chains like Half-Price Books. Several of those listed are also sellers of rare and collectible books, as well. While many bookstores today sell some used/rare books, this list emphasizes those shops that primarily focus on used and/or rare books.

    As more used/rare bookstores are visited both here and abroad, the treasured ones will be added to this list. Stay tuned!

    Peace!

    _______

    Big Star Books & Music – Santa Fe, New Mexico – added 4/19/26

    Big Star Books & Music

    Curious Book Shop – East Lansing, Michigan

    Defunct Books – Nashville (Five Points), Tennessee

    Defunct Books

    East Nashville Books – Nashville, Tennessee – added 5/10/26

    Grimey’s Preloved Music and Books – Nashville, Tennessee

    Landmark Books – Traverse City, Michigan – books and vintage typewriters, oh my!

    Open Door Bookshop – Roma (Trastevere), Italy – I love this store and my favorite outside the USA.

    Open Door Bookshop Open Door Bookshop

    Legatoria/Libraio Prampolini – Catania, Sicily, Italy – ‘literally’ an Italian institution

    Quirky Used Books – Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Second Story Books – Durango, Colorado – none better in the USA. Two floors of absolute perfection. So much charm and uniqueness, including books displayed in three old vaults. An absolute gem! – added 3/24/26

    One of three vaults in Second Story Books View of the second floor at Second Story Books

    Under Charlie’s Covers – Albuquerque (Bernalillo), New Mexico – sadly closing in May 2026 due to a substantial rent increase.

    #books #bookshops #booskstores #browsing #cities #culture #fun #geography #history #Italy #landUse #ThirdPlaces #tourism #travel #usedBooks
  33. More to come but this is roughly how my tour for paperback of Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal looks which coincides with publication of new poetry book Let the Quiet Ones Rise #adhd #autism #neurodivergent #poetry #bookshops #reading