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 like reading in 30-minute increments for several reasons. First, I get sore if I sit too long holding a book. Getting up and stretching after a 30-minute session makes it possible to keep reading. Otherwise, I end up thinking more about the pain in my neck than the story in my hands. Second, I’mContinue reading The World Can Change in 30 Minutes
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
Today, I’m taking action on my dream. When I was 14, I conjured up Edgewater Bookstore in my head. Don’t believe me? Ask my wife. I was dating her back then, and we’ve talked about it from day one. Here’s the problem: Making a bookstore financially viable is quite the challenge. The retail space, inventory,Continue reading I’m Starting a Bookstore