From a devoted reader and lifelong bookseller, a reflection on the singular importance of bookstores.
What The Reviewers Say
Bill Kelly,
Booklist
... an eloquent and inspiring paean to the community bookstore. He is a philosophical ambassador for this embattled cultural institution, a veteran of the book business who clearly understands the stark realities of profit margins and the compromises that bookstores must make to stay afloat, such as selling coffee and other ephemera. A deeply read and engaging guide.
Publishers Weekly
... moving.
Kirkus
A pleasant bibliophilic excursion, as books about books usually are..