We often find that books and coffee are not too far apart from one another. Have you ever wondered why that is the case? What exactly causes this combination to be so popular? I suppose this answer could be summarized within a few words. Even if I had thought it was that simple to answer, … Read more
A former boss used to call Barnes and Noble, The Evil Empire, and meant it. I remember B&N before it became B&N, when it was a fantastic outlet for remainders and other books, a real bookstore–not oh so full of itself, with author illustrated shopping bags, prepaid shelving for certain books, and a coffee shop … Read more
Five years ago I decided I wanted to own a used bookstore. Four years ago, I decided it should be both online and “brick and mortar.” Three and a half years ago I purchased my domain name (and have renewed it twice with still nothing worth mentioning on the site.) Two years ago I registered my business name … Read more
I have no idea how many comments I’ve fielded about how synonymous a used bookshop and a coffee hangout are. It’s just the perfect, most fitting environment for it, right? I mean, you’re sitting around with fine literature almost waiting to grab your pipe and coffee. But, let’s consider the business side of it… How … Read more
