Burke’s storied 150-year history could fill a book
Cheryl Mesler is a co-owner of Burke's Book Store at 936 S. Cooper St. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Founded in Downtown Memphis in the decade after the Civil War, Burke’s Book Store has survived through four locations, six sets of owners, and a rapidly changing retail landscape that has devoured many larger bookstores.
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Burke's Books Memphis authors Robert GordonJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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