Because who knows how to sell books better than an actual writer?
There’s an art to creating the perfect indie bookstore—where a love for literature is as much on display as the books themselves. From hand-written shelf tags singing praises for employees’ favorite books to a commitment to bringing in new, fresh and under-the-radar voices, a successful bookstore keeps attracting customers over and over again. As an offshoot of their successful writing careers, several authors have donned small-business hats and opened a bookstore. From Brooklyn to Santa Fe, if you’re a true literati, here’s where to drop in next. Just don’t get too cozy in the stacks because you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for the famous author/owner!
Skylark IS a great bookstore, but it's not in Maryland!! It's in Columbia, MISSOURI. Please correct.