La Pelle aux Idées, an independent café-bookstore in Sarlat-la-Canéda (Dordogne), is struggling to stay afloat despite opening in 2025. The bookstore, run by an association, is seeking community support and considering a move to a more central location to improve access. Currently located on avenue de Selves in a less central area, the space is limited to 50 square meters, with shelves that can be converted into meeting rooms. However, this flexibility has led to operational challenges. Louise Teillet, a coordinator who has worked there since 2019, says the business needs a steady flow of cash, and while current financial figures are not in immediate danger, the future of the bookstore is uncertain. The association has launched an online fundraising campaign, with only one month left to raise the necessary funds before considering closure. The long-term goal is to remain open until 2028, when a potential move to IMPro Althéa, a communal building, might be possible. The city of Sarlat-la-Canéda has not yet responded to the proposal. La Pelle aux Idées offers nearly 2,900 book titles, focusing on literature, social sciences, and independent publishers. It also hosts events, such as a visit by author Pierre Lemaitre on September 26. Margaux Zani, a cultural animator, highlights the importance of the bookstore’s location for community engagement, noting that the influx of tourists during the summer season could help boost sales. The association also stresses the need for stronger public support, as sporadic grants are not enough to make up for declining funds. Public reactions to the situation are mixed. Etienne de la Boétie notes that the fundraising campaign is struggling, while Martine Allainmat expresses concern over the shift from a community hub to a bookstore, questioning whether the original mission has been forgotten. Other developments in the bookstore industry include the opening of The Lamp-Post, an English-language bookstore in Paris, and the expansion of Aya Books to Marseille. In Argentina, independent stores are facing a 41.5% drop in turnover, prompting calls for a "national book emergency." In the U.S., eight independent bookstores are worried about the impact of Trump's anti-terrorism policy, while in France, negotiations between the Syndicat de la librairie française and employee unions are at a standstill. Additional news includes the closure of L'Autre Livre's Parisian bookstore due to financial difficulties, the acquisition of Joseph-Beth by Barnes & Noble, and the opening of a queer-feminist bookstore in Hamburg. In Japan, 200 bookstores are temporarily transforming into murder mystery sites, while in Quebec, bookstores play a significant role in the local economy despite thin profit margins. In the U.S., the Frazar Memorial Library hosts a "Rare Book Petting Zoo," and in Yemen, the book industry continues to operate despite ongoing war and economic challenges.