This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new books. These establishments may also sell stationery and related items, second-hand books, and magazines.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing specialty books, such as general reference, religious, and professional books--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4512112, Specialty Book Stores;
• Retailing textbooks, generally on the college level; other school book stores are included here--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4512113, College Book Stores;
• Retailing used books (except rare)--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4533102, Second-hand Stores, except Pawn Shops; and
• Retailing a general line of books via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers.