After a decade of downsizing, the beloved bookseller is seeing a resurgence thanks in part to TikTok’s #BookTok and a rise in so-called third spaces. January was a long month, but we finally have some good news in 2025: Bookseller Barnes & Noble plans to open at least 60 new stores this year,

Barnes & Noble is set to open at least 60 new brick and mortar stores this year, adding to a boom of bookstores opening in the U.S. But why are bookstores making a comeback? BookTok and 'third spaces' are playing big roles.

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

In a surprising turn of events, Barnes & Noble is putting on a bookshop comeback that could rival any superhero film.

The Barnes & Noble book clubs at West County Center offer a diverse selection of genres, including Young Adult fiction, nonfiction, and children's books, and host release parties and storytime sessions for readers of all ages.