Which famous bookstore first introduced the innovative retail concept of combining a full-service café within its bookstore, creating a model that has since been adopted worldwide?

Independent bookstores have become cultural institutions in many cities, offering unique retail experiences that blend commerce with community. Beyond selling books, these literary landmarks host author events, reading groups, and serve as creative hubs. This trivia question tests your knowledge of iconic bookstore branding and retail innovation in the literary world. Can you identify which famous bookstore pioneered a retail concept that has been widely imitated globally?

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Shakespeare and Company (Paris)
Powell's Books (Portland)
Kramerbooks & Afterwords (Washington DC)
City Lights (San Francisco)