In an age when reading frequently involves a luminescent screen, owning a brick-and-mortar bookstore could feel old-fashioned, even risky. And yet, the AP reports that more than 200 new independent bookstores opened nationwide in 2023 with 190 more expected over the next two years. For Atlanta’s niche booksellers, opening specialty bookshops felt inspired, if not essential. Discover five unique bookshops and their passionate owners.
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