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On the morning of Feb. 20, Island Books hosted 55 booksellers from around the United States who were attending the American Booksellers Association’s Winter Institute conference in Seattle. Island Books, which is heading into its 50th anniversary, was asked to be the first stop on the Eastside tour. Mayor Salim Nice, Deputy Mayor David Rosenbaum, councilmember Jake Jacobson and Jen Dean, executive director of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, greeted the sellers during their 45-minute shopping visit. Courtesy photo

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