While some might immediately think of the silver screen when thinking of Los Angeles, books, and independent bookstores, are alive and well! Old favorites continue to welcome us back again and again, ...

Every good indie bookstore has a history, and this store can boast origins in 1928 Aberdeen before relocating to Olympia in 1935. From its Capitol Way location, the shop curates staff recommendations ...

Even in the 21st-century digital age, books haven’t lost their importance; they are still a reliable source for gathering information. Although we can now carry thousands of e-books on mobile devices ...

That’s what Chernet Sisay told his girlfriend in late November when they attended the grand opening of justBook-ish, an independent bookstore in Fields Corner in Dorchester. He was struck by the ...

I’m culture critic and fervent bookworm Chris Vognar. Another year of reading has come and gone, leaving mental trails of books consumed and enjoyed. We’ll get to some of those shortly.

Making resolutions is easy. Making them stick? Not so much. That’s why we’ve combed through the newest self-help books to bring you the 12 most useful published now through April. We’ve found advice ...

Our current decade has brought in some great recent reads — see our picks here Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant at PEOPLE, where she writes for both print and digital platforms.

Another year, another stack of great books to read. Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and Gilbert Cruz, editor of The New York Times Book Review ...

One study even showed that reading books helps us live longer. But, to be honest, while I’m gratified to know that my favorite activity is good for me, I don’t really care that it’s healthy.

While bookstores are increasingly closing in Japan due to the prevalence of online shopping, some have started to work with libraries for survival. The government plans to support such ...

Independent bookstores are enjoying a new chapter across the country as the market shifts from big box bookstores back to quaint and niche neighbourhood shops. The revival is putting the focus ...