Woman Fatally Stabbed in Bookstore, Suspect Taken Into Custody
A 65-year-old woman was killed in a stabbing incident at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Monday. Authorities reported that the suspect confessed to the crime, stating he felt an “internal buildup” that led him to attack the victim. The accused, 40-year-old Antonio Moore, is facing murder charges and is […]
Personal assistant committed several thefts totaling over $600,000 before his suicide, according to former Strand Bookstore owner.
Allegations of Theft and Suicide Linked to Sen. Ron Wyden’s Family A gay personal assistant has reportedly faced torture and was driven to suicide by the family of Democratic Senator Ron Wyden. It’s alleged that they stole money, jewelry, clothing, books, and valuable Disney passes from him, specifically from Wyden’s wife, Nancy Bass Wyden, who […]
Socially conscious bookstore that attracted drug users to upscale LES neighborhood abruptly closes
Closure of Bluestockings Cooperative Shakes Community The Bluestockings Cooperative, a radical bookstore located on the Lower East Side, abruptly closed its doors on Tuesday after more than 26 years of operation. The shop, known for attracting individuals struggling with addiction by providing free clothing, food, and Narcan, announced, “Unfortunately, daily operations are no longer sustainable […]
New York City’s first horror bookstore, The Twisted Spine, opens, offering ‘Frankenstein’ and contemporary favorites: ‘Nothing else quite like this’
New Horror Bookstore Opens in Brooklyn New Yorkers might face something more unsettling than rent hikes—strange new shops popping up around the city. This month, The Twisted Spine made its debut in Brooklyn, and it’s the first bookstore in the Big Apple dedicated entirely to horror. With a collection of over 1,500 titles, from classics […]
It’s so hot and humid that even books are sweating in this New York City bookstore
Books are feeling the heat too. This week, numerous paperbacks in Brooklyn bookstores have been curling up on their own, a rather dramatic display of the warmth and stickiness that has enveloped New York City. Last week, the metro area faced a combination of high humidity and heat indexes surpassing 90 degrees, creating sluggish and […]
Bookstore in San Francisco takes ‘Harry Potter’ off the shelves due to Rowling’s views on transgender issues
Bookstores in San Francisco have decided to remove the widely loved Harry Potter series from their shelves, largely in response to J.K. Rowling’s recent actions surrounding women’s rights amidst the ongoing discussions about transgender issues. On June 10, Booksmith, located on Haight Street, announced they would no longer stock Rowling’s work. This decision coincides with […]
Lessons at the Bookstore on July 4th Weekend
Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Editors’ note: A great holiday read and a superb dose of reality!! How scholarship has given way to polemics that divide the nation Scene: A Barnes & Noble bookstore in Tucson, Arizona. Just inside the door are display tables of featured books and best-sellers. They reveal how scholarship has given […]
NYC dog lovers ‘happy’ French bookstore relocating after vicious canine attacks
Upper East Side dog lovers are happy to say goodbye to a French bookstore that is moving downtown. It comes less than a year after a store owner’s dog attacked several small dogs, including a toy poodle that died from horrific scratches. La Library des Enfants is moving from its now-closed East 92nd Street store […]
Los Angeles Christian Bookstore Owner Shot, Paralyzed in Front of His Children
A California Christian bookstore owner was left paralyzed after being shot outside his store in front of his wife and three children, with the suspects still at large. On April 6, Luis Hernandez, who runs Libreria Cristiana Y Distribuidora ALITO (ALITO Christian Bookstore and Retailer) in Los Angeles, was closing up his shop with his […]
Arizona Bookstore Nixes ‘Drag Show for Palestine’ Event After Backlash
An Arizona bilingual bookstore has canceled its family-friendly “Drag Show for Palestine” after backlash against the scheduled performance. Critics say drag shows and all forms of LGBTQ expression are strictly prohibited in the Palestinian-controlled territories, putting violators at risk.their life itself. Ann advertisement The event is scheduled for Saturday at Palabras Bookstore in Phoenix, Arizona, […]