It also posts more than 7,000 works on its website. Walk around the store and marvel at its shelves, which are filled with tens of thousands of books. Duttenhofer's Books Image via Unsplash by you're planning a visit to the University of Cincinnati, make sure you check out Duttenhofer's Books at 214 W. Due to its proximity to four school districts, the bookstore stocks required reading books for students and participates in book fairs and reading events hosted at the schools. To encourage repeat business, the bookstore offers numerous in-store specials, including discounts for teachers and book club members. Local authors and illustrators often visit the bookstore to sign their works. Its employees pride themselves on knowing customers' names and giving personalized book recommendations. Since it opened its doors, the one-level bookstore has had more than a dozen owners, all of whom are women. Located at 7754 Camargo Road, it's one of the area's oldest independent bookstores, opening in 1975. Take a short drive over to Madeira and pay a visit to The Bookshelf. Head over to its location at 3094 Madison Road to learn more about the program. For every book that someone purchases at the Blue Manatee, the nonprofit donates another book to a needy student. John Hutton and Sandra Gross announced in December 2018 that they planned to close the Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore, which they had operated for more than 17 years, approximately 150 people expressed interest in purchasing the establishment.Īmanda Kranias and Kevin Kushman served as the two directors who oversaw the reopening of the bookstore in April 2019, and together they helped turn the bookstore into a nonprofit that connects books and experiences for children between the ages of four and eight who are at risk of falling behind in reading. Blue Manatee Children's BookstoreĪfter owners Dr. Whether you're exploring the area, wanting a place to head to after enjoying some delicious cuisine, or seeking a location to peruse the latest best-selling books, any of these Cincinnati, Ohio, bookstores are worth checking out. There's something so relaxing and rewarding stepping foot into a local independent bookstore and seeing the thousands of books stacked on floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.

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