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Why Shopping at Local Bookstores Still Matters

Jul 7, 2026

You don’t have to be a voracious reader to enjoy shopping at your local bookstore. I’m not. I’m picky about what I read, because I believe in guarding my heart and my mind. What goes in, comes out…

I could spend hours browsing the shelves for the perfect new read—embracing quality over quantity. I like the art of being a reader, not just consuming. My books are not precious to me. They are beat up, tear-stained, and dog-eared. I circle words that I want to learn the definition of. I make notecards. I have my TBR list meticulously categorized. Reading is a process, not just something to get over with. I feel the same way about writing.

So a local bookstore offers something tangible, something an algorithm can’t: an experience! A regular coffee order at the cafe, a stationery section that I can’t help but touch, and aisles of books to wander through—feeling connected to something larger than myself. What are you currently reading? I’d love to hear all about it!

Jul 7, 2026 | Books