Getty Good news, bibliophiles: bookstores are making a comeback in 2025. In January, bookstore chain Barnes & Noble announced that it's set to open at least 60 new stores this year, per the ...

Barnes & Noble opened 57 stores in 2024 and plans to open at least 60 in 2025, thanks in part to a boost from BookTok, Axios reports. That's a significant improvement from 2020, when only three ...

especially among young people,” a representative from Barnes & Noble told Fast Company. “Our stores have become popular social spots, offering an experience that online shopping simply can’t ...