Why Support Independent Bookstores?

The rise of independent bookstores has been an ongoing trend in the last decade. The American Booksellers Association reported an 11% increase in membership since 2023, marking over 2,800 brick and mortar bookstores across the country. This could not be possible without the support of our local communities and book lovers!

Amazon continues to be the looming threat over Independent Bookstores. With a business model designed to lose money, Amazon offers prices that small shops cannot match without suffering a significant profit loss. And, of course, that money doesn’t go back to your own community. There are alternatives even if you aren’t a reader of physical books - Libro.fm and Bookshop.org allow you to select the independent bookstore of your choice even with ebooks and audiobooks!

Whether you’re looking for a unique shopping experience, to fight back against book bans and Amazon, or just want a recommendation from a real human being, visiting local, independent bookstores is the answer!