Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities. They provide culture and community, generate local jobs and sales tax revenue, promote literacy and education, champion and center ...

On a warm Thursday night, new author Erika Veurink stands on stage of a New York City karaoke bar and belts out a breakup song. She is wearing a purple baseball hat that says "road trip romance" — a ...

Founder of Steamy Lit book store, Melissa Saavedra wanted her shop to offer diverse stories about love and romance. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com Fort Lauderdale is already hot. Now it’s about ...