Thrift stores can often hide overlooked literary treasures. Knowing which details matter will turn an ordinary shelf scan into a genuinely special find.

What exactly makes something an antique, as opposed to a collectible? You'll often find things under both labels in the same stores, and the labels both trade heavily on a combination of nostalgia, ...

Emma Lewis, the owner of Rare Form in Chicago, believes that vintage stores deserve a day dedicated to them. So, she created one. May 17 will be Vintage Store Day. Apparently, Lewis isn’t the only one ...