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Start giftingHow to Protect Bookstores and Why
The Present and Future of Bookselling
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“A call to action for all lovers of bookstores! Caine offers practical advice for what consumers can do to support independent bookstores - and why it matters. For those of us in the business of running bookstore, Caine also helps reinforce why what we’re doing is so important. Bookstores offer a critical service to our communities. As cherished as they are, they are facing more challenges today than ever. This is a must-listen for anyone who cares about these most treasured places. ”
— Laura • Book Society
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“This is a book for lovers, patrons and others who value bookstores and all that they bring to their communities when it comes to inspiration, ideas and neighborly gathering spots! Through a dozen bookstore case studies, the author, who narrates this audio book, makes pretty clear that bookstores need our protection to survive, and provides a variety of suggestions and tips of what could be done. ”
— Anne • Newtonville Books
Summary
Why bookstores matter, and how we can help
Can bookstores save the world? As bastions of culture, anchors of local retail districts, community gathering places, and sources of new ideas, inspiration, and delight, maybe they can. But only if we protect them and the critical roles they fill in our communities.
Danny Caine, author of the bestselling sensation How to Resist Amazon and Why and co-owner of the Raven Book Store in Lawrence, Kansas, makes a compelling case for the power of small, local businesses in this thoughtful examination of the dynamic world of bookstores. At once an urgent call to action and a celebration of everything bookstores can do, Caine's new book features case-study profiles of a dozen of the most interesting and innovative bookstores of today, from Minneapolis to Paris. Through a well-informed analysis of these case studies, Caine offers actionable strategies to promote a sustainable future for bookselling, including policy suggestions, ideas for community-based action, and tips on what consumers can do to help. A captivating read for any lover of books, patron of bookstores, or champion of the survival of these vital institutions, How to Protect Bookstores and Why makes the strongest possible argument for the importance of a resilient, inclusive, and progressive bookstore landscape.