The Bookshop Blog

Reading recommendations, staff picks, and book lists.

August 11, 2026
How to Tell If a Used Book Is Worth Buying (Our Actual Criteria)
Used bookstore condition grades are famously vague. Here's the actual checklist we use to evaluate every book that goes up for sale — and what you should check too.
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August 11, 2026
Why Choose an Independent, Curated Online Used Bookshop (When Amazon Exists)
Amazon sells used books too. Here's why a hand-curated online used bookshop still matters — for readers, for teachers, and for the books themselves.
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June 14, 2026
Welcome to Two Moms & A Bookshop — We're Live! 🎉
Two moms, too many books, and now — finally — a real online bookshop. We're officially live, and we couldn't have done it without you.
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