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12 May

Park City, Utah, Project Seeks an Independent Bookstore

Redstone, a large open-air development of residences, offices, and retail establishments in Park City, Utah, is looking for an experienced, independent bookseller to open a store in the heart of the commercial activity. The center, which will be fully operational by the fall, is home to a variety of businesses -- some local, some national chains. Bed Bath & Beyond, PetCo, Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, and the Redstone 8 Cinema, are up and running.

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12 May

Harry Potter to Help Raise Funds for ABFFE

Limited edition button (above) and T-shirt (below) that urge people to "Fight for Harry Potter and Free Speech for Kids!"

On May 12, the American Bookse

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11 May

Booksellers Urged to Send Petitions by May 17

Booksellers should note that phase one of the Campaign for Reader Privacy (CRP) (http://www.readerprivacy.com/) petition drive will soon culminate with a CRP presentation during BookExpo America, which will be held from June 2 - 6 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.

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11 May

Midnight Special Bookstore to Close Its Doors

Six months ago, Santa Monica's Midnight Special bookstore opened in a new location after leaving its former space on the Third Street Promenade in February 2003 due to high rent. The hope was that the lower rents in the new location, less than a half-mile from the Promenade, and generous donations from its loyal customers would help the store climb out of its financial hole, but it was not meant to be.

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