Specialty Bookselling

After 20 years, Mystery Lovers Bookshop is still Western Pennsylvania's go-to place for crime and mystery fiction. Spouses Richard Goldman and Mary Alice Gorman opened the bookstore on October 31, 1990, with the hopes of catering to a popular niche.

Based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, for the eight-week period ending August 24, 2010.

Based on sales in independent bookstors nationwide for the eight-week period ending August 10, 2010.

The Kids' Indie Next List flier, on its way to ABA member stores in the IndieBound movement, features booksellers' top 10 picks for the autumn publishing season and an additional 48 selections, spanning all age groups.

For the eight-week period ending July 27, 2010, and based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide.

With its nightly readings, fair trade café, comfortable couches, and 8,000 titles largely focused on women/LGBTQ/genderqueer issues, Bluestockings has established itself as an indispensable New York cultural venue.

Since McKenna Jordan bought Houston's Murder By the Book last year, she's had a lot to celebrate. Despite the recession, business is up 10 percent, and in August the store will mark its 30th anniversary.

For the eight-week period ending July 14, 2010, and based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide.

Based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending June 22, 2010.

Last summer, Giovanni’s Room asked customers for help with a large-scale renovation. Not only did the Philadelphia bookstore get overwhelming support from both customers and authors, but their support has also been ongoing.