E-Books and Amazon.com may spell the demise of the publishing industry, but Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, named “Best Bookstore” yet again by “2013 Best of East Valley Voters, continues to thrive.

Gayle Shanks has fought a sometimes frightening battle against national book chains for 36 years, so one might expect the independent Tempe bookseller would be overjoyed at news that the goliath Borders is in dire straights.

In protest of what’s being called a monopoly by bookstores small and large, Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe will no longer offer books published by Amazon Publishing.

NEW YORK - Barack Obama is the hottest name in publishing.

In protest of what’s being called a monopoly by bookstores small and large, Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe will no longer offer books published by Amazon Publishing.

Tempe's Changing Hands Bookstore is set up for customers browsing its shelves in search of a good read, co-owner Gayle Shanks said.

The education foundations from four south East Valley school districts are for the first time partnering with Chandler-Gilbert Community College to raise scholarship money for high school students through a unique dinner event.

A Different Place. That's our community. That's Tempe. Throughout its history, Tempe has seized opportunities...overcome challenges...and become that jewel of a place in the desert. It didn't just happen. It took hard work...a deep commitment...and leadership. Mark Mitchell has been that kind of leader. As a Tempe Native, a small businessman, and a three-term member of the City Council, Mark Mitchell continues to fulfill his family's commitment to serving Tempe, instilled in him by his father, former Tempe Councilman, Mayor, and Congressman, Harry Mitchell. Mark Mitchell is recognized as a collaborative leader that knows that regional cooperation is key to Tempe's future, by community leaders here in Tempe and across the state. The Arizona Republic endorses Mark Mitchell, saying, "Tempe can only move forward if it has a mayor who understands and can play up those connections. Mark Mitchell is best positioned to do so." Mark's support doesn't stop there. From small business owners Gayle Shanks and Jim Scussel to former City council member Barb Carter and from our friends at the Professional Firefighters of Arizona, and to our neighbors at the Arizona Police Association. On May 15th, we'll have an opportunity to keep our community that different kind of place. For us. And for the generation that follow. Mark Mitchell for Mayor. Proven leadership and experience...to keep Tempe different

WASHINGTON – Holiday spending is expected to increase by 3.5 to 4 percent this year, as a rising number of consumers plan to spend more and fewer expect to pull back, according to a new national survey.

Arizona retailers are asking Gov. Jan Brewer to start negotiations with the nation’s largest online retailer to get them to start collecting state and local sales taxes.

Despite a slumping economy and soaring prices for food and gas, people still have to buy those necessities for daily sustenance and getting back and forth to work and school. But they don't have to buy books.

Susie Brazil doesn’t seem to have much time to sit back and bask in her company’s success. Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, which she co-owns with Gayle Shanks and Bob Sommer, is celebrating its 33rd year in business and recently landed Publishers Weekly’s 2007 Bookstore/Bookseller of the Year.

Poet, storyteller, humorist and popular radio show host Garrison Keillor spoke Sunday of his 11th-grade love, Margaret, the smartest girl in school, whom he wrote a sonnet for.

Visitors to downtown Tempe probably will be forgiven if they momentarily look past the century-old red brick buildings to catch a glimpse of construction cranes towering into the sky.

Day 2 of a 3-part series

DULUTH, GA. - The search for a rape suspect accused of shooting a judge and two others at a courthouse ended Saturday after authorities surrounded a suburban apartment complex where he had taken a woman hostage in her home.