More than shelves
Independent bookstores compete in a market where almost any title can be ordered online. Their advantage is often the experience around the book: discovery, conversation and local expertise.
Programming creates rhythm
Regular author talks, reading groups and workshops can turn a shop into a place people visit even when they do not arrive with a title in mind.
That makes events part of both community building and customer retention.
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