https://www.thenextchapterli.com/
Back in the late 1970s The Book Revue Bookstore opened in Huntington. It was everything a bookstore should be. There were new books in the main area, and an enormous selection of used books both upstairs and in a warehouse type facility across the street. There was a large common area that could accommodate book signings. There were a few classy, old wooden bookcases which were locked. They contained the valuable first editions. New York City had plenty of these type of bookstores, but Long Island did not. This place was a second home for all the quirky local book lovers.
When it closed in 2021 the community noticed. https://greaterlongisland.com/notable-indie-bookstore-in-huntington-to-close-after-four-decades/
A movement started, and the public began donating to revive the store. The Next Chapter is the result. It opened in 2022 in a much less desirable location, far from downtown. I went there around the time of the not so "grand opening" and bought a few books to do my part, but it looked small and empty and I almost wished it hadn't opened.
I went there recently. The new owners have done a terrific job. It has developed its own character. In addition to books, they sell art and old vinyls. There is a very inviting community space in the back where they hold events. Most surprising to me, they seem to be thriving. Patrons of all ages seem to be buying real books.
Man if I were to ever find a place and financial means to start a brick-and-mortar business, it would be a cafe/bookstore/coworking area with book signings, meet-and-greets, live music in the evenings, vinyls playing during the day, open mics, workshops... the possibilities! And what's crazy (to me) is that there are so many cafes out there that close super early (in Australia and New Zealand especially, try to get a decent cuppa there after 3 PM!) and then just sit there... empty and deserted in the evenings. Why not host Bitcoin meetups? Why not a book club? Why not host nights of local poetry or debates or even board game nights FFS?!
It turns out the event space is available for private gatherings. I'm going to look into it.
El último libro que recuerdo haber comprado fue un diccionario de antónimos, después del COVID pase por esa librerÃa y estaba destrozada, aquà hacen ferias del libro pero la mayorÃa tratan del comunismo o de escritores simpatizantes asà que me gusta leer no embararme las manos de m.., asà que solo voy por sudokus y crucigramas.
I have to admit this bookstore's politics is very left wing too. But, they have a good variety of alternative stuff
SÃ, se vuelve monótono y estúpido creer que el comunismo es desarrollo, cuando busco libros debo ir a las calles, los botan y los recolectores de basura te los venden en las calles es una lastima, hace poco obtuve uno de poemas viejito y sucio, me gusta oler los libros pero con este no me atrevÃ, si lo estoy leyendo y conocà poemas y poetas o escritores antes del siglo 19 es hermoso al menos para mÃ.
That is a difficult situation. In the US most libraries will sell "discard" books very inexpensively before they put them in the trash.
It is really good for a chain. The only thing independants have over B&N in my opinion is the local flavor, more diverse new book selection, and, of course, used and collectible books.
I love physical book stores. I like browsing them and taking the kids there. If I were single and had more time, I'd totally hang out at their cafes and hope to meet a woman there lol
🤣🤣🤣 pero si ya tienes mujer sólo llévala 🤣🤣🤣
I lived in the Library as a kid. I loved checking a bunch of books out and reading all the time. What a wonderful experience. Should be alive today.