The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore"It is a delight to wander through the bookstores of American history in this warm, generous book." Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author and owner of Books Are Magic An affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life, from department stores to indies, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors, and from chains to special interest community destinations