ISBN-13 countdown: in seven weeks, the International Standard Book Number becomes a 13-digit number. For more information about the change, go to the Book Industry Study Group's Web site.
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Aviel and Shawna Alkon have opened BookDabbler, a used bookstore, in Durham, N.C., according to the Durham News.
The store carries cards and gifts, has free wi-fi, a seating area and
will open a coffee bar soon. The owners aim to "focus on books that are
more popular and in good condition," Aviel Alkon said.