Dallas’ Deep Vellum Bookstore is claiming new bragging rights as one of many 20 finest unbiased bookstores in America, based on a brand new information from Condé Nast Traveler. San Antonio, sadly, was snubbed.
The checklist was printed in celebration of Unbiased Bookstore Day on April 25 — however day by day might be Indie Bookstore Day if you’re supporting your native store somewhat than a nationwide chain like Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
Indie bookstores and bodily media have been having a a lot wanted renaissance in right this moment’s digital (and AI slop-filled) period. Greater than 400 new bookshops opened in 2025 alone, the American Booksellers Affiliation reported, and native bookstores are welcome third areas for a lot of literature loving people…