Bookstores to Consider in Your Literary Travels
As the creator of the ‘Bookstore Tourism’ concept, I'm frequently asked what bookstores people should try to visit while traveling in various parts of the country. Here's a list of some of the best and each one sells through Abebooks.com:
 BookPeople - Austin, Texas
One of the nation's preeminent booksellers, BookPeople was recently named the
2005 Bookseller of the Year by Publishers Weekly. Owner Steve
Bercu started the wildly popular ‘Keep Austin Weird’ campaign that's helping
to preserve the city's eccentric nature. 603 N. Lamar St., 800-853-9757
 Books & Books - Coral Gables, Florida
Books & Books is South Florida's literary mecca, attracting
locals and snowbirds alike with its daily author appearances
and vibrant community events. 265 Aragon Ave., 888-626-6576
 Changing Hands Bookstore - Tempe, Arizona
Famous for its innovative events, Changing Hands originated the ‘Bookapalooza’ tour,
with a posse of first-time authors hitting the road for readings and book-signings
across the Southwest. 6428 S. McClintock Dr., 480-730-0205
 Dutton's Brentwood
Bookstore - Los Angeles, California
Renowned as one of the best independent bookstores in Southern California,
Dutton's boasts an enormous selection of new and used books,
a beautiful courtyard, frequent author events, and a knowledgeable staff
that includes published authors and poets. 11975 San Vicente Blvd., 310-476-6263
 Elliott Bay Book
Company - Seattle, Washington
Many of the world's most renowned authors and poets have read their
work at this literary haven, known for its enormous selection,
book-savvy staff, and nooks and crannies that meander through the historic
Globe Building. 101 S. Main St., 800-962-5311
 Harvard Book Store - Cambridge, Massachusetts
This Harvard Square landmark is a magnet for students, local intellectuals
and worldwide visitors alike. Its personal service and broad
inventory of new and used books make it a must-see on any literary
itinerary. 1256 Massachusetts Ave., 800-542-7323
 Left Bank Books - St. Louis, Missouri
A true cultural center with a conscience, Left Bank Books doesn't just
offer an impressive array of new and used books, it hosts
frequent shows by local artists, holds in-store book fairs
for local schools, and supports important community causes.
399 N. Euclid St., 314-367-6731
 Powell's City of
Books - Portland, Oregon
Powell's City of Books is so big you need a map to navigate it. Thanks
to its sheer size and its strong presence on the web, it
has emerged as one of the best-known bookstores on the planet.
1005 W. Burnside St., 800-291-9676
 Shaman Drum Bookshop - Ann Arbor, Michigan
An intellectual hub in this college community, Shaman Drum specializes
in textbooks for the University of Michigan crowd, plus academic,
literary and foreign titles. Its events calendar is regularly
filled with top authors, poets and academics. It recently made
the leap into commercial publishing with Shaman Drum Press.
311 S. State St., 734-662-7407
 Strand Bookstore - New York City, New York
With 16 miles of shelf space, the Strand is reputed to be the world's
largest used bookstore. It provides "Books by the Foot" for TV shows and
movies, and features the largest rare book collection in New
York, including many first editions and signed copies. 828
Broadway, 212-473-1452
 Title Wave Books - Anchorage, Alaska
A real community center, Title Wave Books is the largest independent
bookstore in Alaska. Its exciting events calendar is filled
with author appearances, readings and live music, and it
also sports an internet cafe. 360 W. Northern Lights Blvd.,
907-278-9283
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