Indie with Attitude

Independent booksellers are asked to support our community. Let’s think about how we’re supporting them. Mara Lynn Luther of Chapter One Book Store in Hamilton, MT sounds off:  “I’m not an economic priest. My bookstore is not a confessional. I’m tired of handing out “Hail Locals” to guilt-riddled shoppers. If you bought a Kindle as your sole reading device, you have cut out your local bookstore when there are options for e-readers that don’t eliminate indies. It’s your choice, but don’t come whining to me that you really want to shop local, but you have to be “smart about your money.” I agree, you should be smart about your money…” More…