Definition: An independent bookstore is a bookstore that is not controlled by a larger bookseller chain, such as Barnes and Noble or Books A Million (BAM). These bookstores are often fixtures in the communities that they serve and are, in turn, served by their trade association, The American Booksellers Association.
Some examples of independent bookstores are:
R.J. Julia, in Madison, CT
City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco, CA
The Mysterious Bookshop in New York, NY
Read about opening an independent bookstore
Some examples of independent bookstores are:
Read about opening an independent bookstore
Also Known As: Independent Bookseller, Independent Bookshop, "Independent," "Independents"
