Hello fellow bibliophiles!
We are finally jumping on the blogging bandwagon. Seems like just yesterday this “internet thing” was remote and futuristic, a difficult concept to grasp in an age when dewey decimals systems and encyclopedias were the apex of reading and research. These days, “Google” is a verb and cell phones are an extension of appendages. Sigh. Nostalgia notwithstanding, we still have tons of great new books to tell you about, upcoming events to share with you and lots of other great stuff. It is our hope that this blog will serve as a resource for our customers, and a tool to help you get to know our amazing staff better. We are new to this, so if you have any ideas – or would like to contribute yourself – please let us know. And don’t forget to visit
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This first post is about an exciting new concept we are embracing here at the store, Indiebound.
IndieBound rallies passionate readers around a celebration of independent stores and independent thinking. It’s about raising awareness, it’s about reaching out, and it’s about taking pride in your community.
When you shop at an independently-owned business, your entire community benefits:
The Economy:
Spend $100 at a local and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.
Local businesses create higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.
More of your taxes are reinvested in your community–where they belong.
The Environment:
Buying local means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint.
Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money to beautify your community.
The Community:
Local retailers are your friends and neighbors—support them and they’ll support you.
Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national chains.
More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community.
Now is the time to stand up and join your fellow individuals in the IndieBound mission supporting local businesses and celebrating independents.
Sign the declaration!
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