I succumb to the click and shop convenience of Amazon more than I care to admit. But I also shop small and show my indie love at local bookstores whenever the opportunity presents itself.
This week I ambled into Once Upon a Trapeze, a most charming bookstore on historic Main Street in the mountain town of Buena Vista, Colorado. Once Upon a Trapeze hearkens back to the old bookshop experience with a diverse selection of classic, contemporary, YA and Kid Lit books, personalized and friendly service, and a deep commitment to the community they serve.
If you're searching for the touch and smell experience of bookstore shopping, support your local bookstore! Better yet - Google indie bookstores wherever your travels take you. Indie bookstores create jobs, support local talent, and are welcoming spaces for ravenous readers. Moreover, indie bookstores reflect a town's soul. Like Neil Gaiman said, "A town isn't a town without a bookstore."