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America's Love of Independent Bookstores Makes a Remarkable Comeback
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Independent bookstores across the United States are experiencing a resurgence, with more than 400 new shops opening in 2025 alone. This represents a 70% growth in independent bookstores since 2020, showing readers and communities are choosing local businesses over corporate chains.
Independent bookstores across the United States are experiencing a resurgence, with more than 400 new shops opening in 2025 alone. This represents a 70% growth in independent bookstores since 2020, showing readers and communities are choosing local businesses over corporate chains.