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Central New York Bookstores Going Strong

The Syracuse Post-Standard offered a positive look at several upstate New York bookstores in a recent article.

The article includes Erika Davis, owner of Creekside Books in Skaneateles, who says the store's motto is “relax, indulge, and enjoy.” Bill Reilly, co-owner of The River's End Bookstore, shared his open-minded philosophy of book formats: “If you want to download an audiobook to listen to on your iPod, we want to be able to give you that... If I don't offer that ability, I'm limiting my total business.” Gary Weissbrot, owner of Buffalo Street Books, explained that his customers appreciate the “serendipitous discovery” the bookstore offers.

The article also quoted ABA CEO Oren Teicher, who said that stores' "extraordinary knowledge and passion about books and their ability to discern the right book to put into the customer's hand is what remains attractive."

Budget Travel Recommends San Francisco Stores

Budget Travel magazine's blog recommended four San Francisco bookstores, calling them “worthy stops for your next visit.”

Among the magazine's recommendations are City Lights (“grab a book of poetry and take it across Jack Kerouac alley”), Modern Times (“a great section dedicated to Latino topics, including children's books in Spanish”), and Green Apple (“perhaps the largest selection of used books in the entire city”).

Pinocchio's Serves Multiple Generations

The Memphis Commercial Appeal took a look at the 33-year-old Pinocchio's Children's Bookstore and its many loyal customers – including some who shopped at the store as children, and now take their own children there.

“Since 1977, the bookstore on Brookhaven Circle has resided in the same yellow house, filled with reminders that children have always craved good stories. The orange shag carpeting, vintage Pinocchio and Matilda dolls and yellow metal bookshelves surround a collection of children's literature,” wrote reporter Amy Barnette.