Community·Posted on Nov 20, 2017Why Do You Love Your Local Indie Bookstore?They aren't just bookstores; they're community builders.by Arianna ReboliniBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink For book lovers, there are few places as sacred as the independent bookstore. View this photo on Instagram It isn't just the beauty of the space itself — it's the sense of history, the excitement of the gems you might find, and, of course, the events. View this photo on Instagram Maybe it's because local bookstores make it possible for you to read and meet your favorite authors. View this photo on Instagram Maybe it's the fact that local businesses can donate to charities at twice the rate as national chains. View this photo on Instagram Maybe it's the way they step up and support their communities during crisis. View this photo on Instagram And, of course, there are the cats. View this photo on Instagram We want to know: What are you most grateful for when it comes to your local, independent bookstore? View this photo on Instagram Head to the comments to tell us what your favorite shop is, and what you love about it, and you might be featured in a BuzzFeed post!
