I mentioned on post several weeks ago that my neice and her DH have an independent book store (actually 2 of them) in NYC
My niece and her DH met each other in a book club. They each had their own successful careers but dreamed of owning an independent book store.
After month and months of research and work they opened their store in Nov. 2019. It is called Book Club Bar at 197 East 3rd Street in NYC.
Several family members thought they were crazy to do so try and open an independent book store and that was before Covid became a factor and getting their liquor license took months. They persevered with their dream and 6 plus years later they are going strong and have opened a second location at 380 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY 11237.
In addition to books and beverages they have numerous events scheduled throughout the months such as: Meet the Author/Book Launches, Literary Trivia, Creative Writing Workshops, Various Book Club in person Discussion Groups, Adult Spelling Bees, etc, etc.
The Book Club Bar is a book store and much more. Check it out if you are in NYC.
A couple of months ago, I paid $6 extra for a book sold (ordered) by a brick and mortar store (via phone) rather than buy from a well-patronized online vendor.
I mentioned on post several weeks ago that my neice and her DH have an independent book store (actually 2 of them) in NYC
My niece and her DH met each other in a book club. They each had their own successful careers but dreamed of owning an independent book store.
After month and months of research and work they opened their store in Nov. 2019. It is called Book Club Bar at 197 East 3rd Street in NYC.
Several family members thought they were crazy to do so try and open an independent book store and that was before Covid became a factor and getting their liquor license took months. They persevered with their dream and 6 plus years later they are going strong and have opened a second location at 380 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY 11237.
In addition to books and beverages they have numerous events scheduled throughout the months such as: Meet the Author/Book Launches, Literary Trivia, Creative Writing Workshops, Various Book Club in person Discussion Groups, Adult Spelling Bees, etc, etc.
The Book Club Bar is a book store and much more. Check it out if you are in NYC.
I love bookstores. Hard to find any these days.
A couple of months ago, I paid $6 extra for a book sold (ordered) by a brick and mortar store (via phone) rather than buy from a well-patronized online vendor.
@petalique I do the same thing If my local independent doesn't have it, I order from them. Not giving my money to that guy.