A customer leaves after purchasing an armful of books at John W. Doull Bookseller in Dartmouth on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.A customer leaves after purchasing an armful of books at John W. Doull Bookseller in Dartmouth on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Photo by Tim Krochak /THE CHRONICLE HERALD

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John W. Doull closes the book

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If you’re looking for a history of East Coast tugboats, a signed Ann-Marie MacDonald or a well-worn Graham Greene, better hurry. John W. Doull Bookseller closes its Dartmouth shop today.

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