pickI felt like this was a solid, well put together about the history and evolution of American bookshops. Did you know Benjamin Franklin had a bookshop? Did you know there was once a fascist bookshop in LA, that sold and promoted propaganda? This book is full of interesting facts. It shows how the ways in which we get books have changed over time—from street books, to indie stores, to big corporations, to billionaires like Amazon‘s Bezos. ⬇️
JenniferEgnor It also shows how bookshops have been and are, liberal spaces, promoting critical thinking, the advancement of our values, and activism. Books were not always available to everyone, and what was available was once very limited. Reading spaces were not always accessible to all people, either. Historically, bookshops have been safe spaces for marginalized folks, and remain so today. Right now, the right to read is being threatened like⬇️ 8h
JenniferEgnor never before. This is something to remember as you read this book. Books, libraries, and reading spaces are just as essential now, as they always have been. Books save lives. Many people would do well to realize that. 7h
JenniferEgnor Shown: a favorite hot spot indie bookshop in Seattle. They have cats! Follow them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twicesoldtales?igsh=MXQ3MHRhbWV4cjNjcQ== 7h
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