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The Book Nook

What is the changing role of independent bookstores?

Membership in the American Booksellers Association (ABA) has surged by 255 members in the last year, now standing at 2,433.

Maria Rodriguez·September 20, 2026
Cozy interior of a thriving independent bookstore with customers browsing shelves, highlighting community and the resurgence of physical book retail.
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Independent Bookstores See 500+ New Members Amid Local Community Revival

American Booksellers Association membership surged by over 500 in the past year, bringing the total to 3,417 members across 3,783 locations – the highest count since the late 1990s, according to AP Ne

Dmytro Petrenko·May 30, 2026