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'Discovery and treasure-seeking': The Bookstore celebrates 50 years

‘Discovery and treasure-seeking’: The Bookstore celebrates 50 years

Chico’s independent bookstore has been through changes
The downtown used book emporium on Main Street is known only as “The Bookstore.” Shelves of beach reads and classic hardcovers, some dating as far back as the Victorian era, rest flush against walls of exposed brick and local art. As much as the shop might seem to stand outside of time, The Bookstore, celebrating its 50th year in business, …

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