as in bookseller
one who is keenly devoted to books
a bibliolater who regards vandalism to a library as being equal to desecration of a church
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In 1996, the bookseller opened a two-story location in downtown’s Sundance Square, on Commerce at East 3rd streets, around the corner from the AMC Palace movie theater.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Jed, who became a local bookseller, had died unexpectedly in 2014 at age 50.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
20 Mar. 2026
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For bibliophiles, reading is an immersive experience, so gifts that help set the stage for peaceful reading sessions, like candles or a bottle of wine, are a great idea.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Cincinnati is great for bibliophiles, as the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has 41 locations, and more than 395,000 residents have library cards.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Bibliolater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibliolater. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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