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Jan 2025
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Saving Barnes and Noble | The Emperor of...

Wondery
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In the 1970s, Leonard Riggio buys the famous New York bookstore Barnes & Noble and turns it into a national chain. But as the decades pass and retail shifts around him, Leonard struggles to adapt to the digital age as a new rival emerges for Barnes & Noble’s crown.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more ... Show More
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