One of the plum details of the Toronto Reference Library’s recent renovation is the bright and ample gift shop space added along the library’s northwest edge.

Reminiscent of a novelty gift store or an airport gadget shop, the new Amazon 4-star store on Thursday was selling his and hers mugs, candles, teapots, pet toys, “Star Wars” droids and ...

That’s what a sign reads on the red-painted wall in the back of the bookshop at Third Eye Books Accessories & Gifts. It’s one of the few Black-owned bookstores in Portland, Oregon.