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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