👉 "Grolier" is a word that refers to a small, independent bookstore or library. It was created by the American author and publisher, Robert W. Housman, in 1948 as part of his efforts to promote the reading of literature outside the mainstream. The term "grolier" has since become synonymous with the concept of an independent bookstore that offers a wide range of books, ranging from fiction to non-fiction, poetry, and children's literature. Groliers were initially