BOOKSTORES: EVOLVING HUBS OF KNOWLEDGE, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORLDWIDE
Keywords:
Bookstores, History, Evolution, Cultural significance, Challenges, Adaptation, Brick-and-mortar, Legacy preservation, Literacy advocacy, Community engagement, Intellectual inquiry, Enduring enchantment.Abstract
Bookstores have long been regarded as cultural landmarks, serving as
bastions of knowledge, creativity, and community engagement. This abstract explores the
historical trajectory, cultural significance, and contemporary relevance of bookstores,
tracing their evolution from ancient repositories of scrolls to modern-day literary hubs.
From the Great Library of Alexandria to independent bookshops and chain retailers,
these establishments have played a pivotal role in preserving literary legacies, fostering
intellectual inquiry, and shaping cultural landscapes.