Jeff Deutsch, the director of Chicago's Seminary Co-op Bookstores, offers an eloquent reflection on the importance of bookstores. He considers what makes a good bookstore, exploring qualities like space, time, abundance, and community. Deutsch draws on his lifelong experience as a bookseller and his upbringing as an Orthodox Jew, emphasizing the spiritual and cultural significance of reading. He discusses the value of browsing as a form of self-reflection and argues that bookstores are essential places for discovery, refuge, and community enrichment.
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Celebrates the soul of bookstores as community treasures.
Who is this book for?
If you're someone who values the unique atmosphere of bookstores and believes in their cultural importance, you'll find this book inspiring. Jeff Deutsch's insights are a heartfelt tribute to the role of bookstores as places of discovery and refuge, making you appreciate their community and spiritual essence even more. It's a lovely read for anyone passionate about the enduring charm of independent bookstores.
