As independent bookstore owners, we see firsthand how a bookstore can be the beating heart of a community—a place where ideas are exchanged, local voices are uplifted, and people intentionally choose to invest in their neighbors. Unlike massive online retailers that treat books as commodities, independent bookstores curate with care, recommend titles with love, and invest in the cultural fabric of our city. Supporting us and our fellow indies isn’t just about buying a book—it’s about choosing connection over convenience, meaning over margin, and ensuring that future generations inherit spaces that value people, stories, and the power of the written word.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your support of independent bookstores everywhere.

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