The book publishing industry has very few unions within its major companies. However, as the cost of living in major publishing hubs continues to rise and because of employees’ desires to diversify publishing, that may be changing.
In the same way that Powell’s is an essential Portland experience, a hometown bookstore can help you feel like a local in a new place. As you travel up and down Highway 1 or 101 this summer, here are some bookstores you won’t want to miss.
According to NPD Bookscan, it seems that being an LGBTQ+ book is a good thing right now, at least for sales. But what if, in some ways, those same labels are losing sales as well?