Featured Bookstores
The Novel Neighbor: On Ten Years of Operation and Open Door Romance
By Zoe Perzo
You’ve probably heard of The Novel Neighbor. The shop in St. Louis, Missouri, first opened in 2014. In the ten years since then, they’ve expanded, added a nonprofit arm, and recently announced their latest project — Open Door Romance. I sat down with Holland Saltsman, Owner; Kassie King, Director of Social Media and Marketing; and Stephanie Skees, Director of Events and Curated Collections; to learn about the past and future of The Novel Neighbor.
The Mother-Daughter Trio Behind Mavey Books
By Zoe Perzo
Mavey Books, the new indie bookstore in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, will host their grand opening this Indie Bookstore Day, April 27! Owner Nadia Alawa sat down with me to share her origin story and vision for the store.
Alawa comes to bookselling over a decade of nonprofit work. (She also homeschooled all her children.) So, what drew her to bookselling?
Stanza Books: A Welcoming Space for Writers and Thinkers
By Zoe Perzo
Andrea Talarico runs Stanza Books with her partner Mark Harris. This cozy general bookstore in Beacon, New York, covers about 900 square feet and offers all manner of books and events. I sat down with Talarico to learn more about Stanza’s origin, operation, and goals.
Though Stanza Books only opened last year, Talarico is no stranger to bookstores.
National Bookmobile Day with Sunny's Book Truck
By Zoe Perzo
I personally have a weakness for Bookmobiles. There’s something magical about the ability to bring books literally anywhere and the ability to do so much with such a small space. So I wanted to take advantage of National Bookmobile Day on April 10 and feature a bookmobile.
Atlanta Vintage Books: Cats and Collectibles
By Zoe Perzo
Atlanta Vintage Books recently celebrated their 35th anniversary. This indie bookstore in Atlanta, Georgia, carries a vast inventory of gently used titles as well as rare and vintage books. I caught up with owner Jan Bolgla to learn more about the store.
Words Unite: The Co-Op Built on Collaboration and Community
By Zoe Perzo
Located in Texas on the military installation Fort Cavazos, Words Unite Bookstore is on a mission to promote independent authors.