Unpacking the Bookstore

Used & Rare: A History of DJ Ernst

As I walk into DJ Ernst Books, Donald J. Ernst--known affectionately to Susquehanna students as Homer--is already in the midst of a conversation about the types of books he sells and used to sell in his store. He leans on the counter and talks to the group of...

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Fortress of Books

Like you wouldn’t judge a book by its cover you shouldn’t judge John K King books by its outward appearance. Otherwise you’ll never realize that the four story industrial building with a glove painted on its side is a haven for bibliophiles. Formerly a factory, the...

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Hidden in Plain Sight

Minutes from the USA/Canada border, downtown Detroit is central business district and a residential area in Detroit, Michigan. Following the collapse of the auto industry, Detroit’s economy took an enormous hit, forcing the city to declare the “largest municipal...

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