Amazon takes Manhattan; Ohioans get a bookstore; a long-time Buffalo bookstore celebrates its second location’s sweet 15; and more.
Amazon Bookstore & Café in Manhattan?: Another Amazon Books location, following stores that opened last November in Seattle, and upcoming stores in San Diego, Calif., and Portland, Ore., could be Hudson Yards in Manhattan. Sources told the New York Post, “I don’t know if the final lease was signed, but I know the deal is happening.” Stores will open at Hudson Yards in late 2018 or early 2019.
Book Blvd. Opens in Liberty Township, Oh.: Late last month, Paige and John Bennett quietly opened a 1,400 sq. ft. used bookstore. In addition to books, the store has a selection of DVDs. No date has been set yet for the grand opening.
Morris Book Shop for Sale: Wyn Morris is putting the eight-year-old Lexington, Ky., bookstore on the market. He is seeking a new owner to turn around the store, which he describes as “barely profitable.” If a new owner does not come forward, Morris will close the store.
Talking Leaves ... Books at Elmwood Turns 15: The 41-year-old Buffalo, N.Y., bookstore is celebrating its first decade and a half at its Elmwood Avenue location on July 9. In addition to a storewide discount of 15%, the bookstore will have live music, raffles, drawings, and children’s activities like book cover design.
Independents Week at RiverRun Books: The Portsmouth, N.H., bookstore is among a number of Seacoast businesses celebrating their independence this week (July 1-7). As part of the festivities, RiverRun is giving away a free used book for every two used books purchased.
Chicago’s Books on Vernon Closed: June 30 was the last day for the long-time bookstore, which Linda Illes and her son, Mitchell Moore, purchased in 2000. “It is always sad when a bookstore closes,” Illes said. Moore blamed online shopping for the store’s financial woes.
