Independent Bookstores

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A bustling independent bookstore interior filled with people browsing books, highlighting community and innovative business models.

What Are Independent Bookstores Doing to Innovate Business Models in 2026?

The number of independent bookstores rose 49 percent in the decade after 2009, reaching nearly 2,500 stores nationwide, according to library data.

Amelia Frost·April 12, 2026