A bookstore is more than four walls and many books. It’s the place we go, as a community, to find ourselves. When you step through the doors, you feel different. Unlike going to the grocery store or the hardware store, there’s something here—a sense that you’re about to change for the better. Maybe you feelContinue reading More Than Four Walls: Why Bookstores Matter
I’m a bit emotional right now. I love bookstores. I’m getting ready to open one, but this post isn’t about that. This post is about a world where we only buy books from Amazon because it’s $4 cheaper and so darn convenient. I no longer have to go through the effort of getting into myContinue reading Imagine a World Without Bookstores
Some days feel monotonous. Today is one of those days. I wake up, eat the same food, work at the same desk, talk to the same people, and go to bed at the same time. Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful to be alive, but sometimes it’s maddeningly boring. While I risk sounding melodramatic, I’mContinue reading Today is bleh.