Indie bookstores 'Represent the Essential Belief that Humanity Matters'

Shelf Awareness

"So what, then, makes independent bookstores matter? 
They represent the essential belief that humanity matters--each person matters.... We are bibliophiles passionate about the power of books, but also the power of community and humanity.... We understand the structure of a busy life and, with that, the allure of convenience, but we want you to know, if you need to stop, breathe deep, and explore for awhile, we’re here, seven days a week.

"We thank you for being an integral part of what we love and what we do--none of this magic could happen without you. We curate this space for you. We matter. You matter. This is why independent bookstores matter."

--Julie Glover, a bookseller at Chop Suey Books, Richmond, Va., in a piece for the shop's e-newsletter. Glover previously worked for the river's end bookstore, Oswego, N.Y