Ordering online or downloading through your e-reader may be convenient, but nothing compares to the magic of a real bookstore.
The sense of community
Yeah, you can shop online, but online retailers aren't a crucial part of your local community and probably don't remember that the last time you were in you bought like, five paranormal romance novels. (No judgment.)
Staff picks!
How else would you find out what John S. was reading this week? He loves magical realism too!
Author events
Get your fangirl (or fanboy) on!
The cafe
That crisp bookstore air DEFINITELY affects how the espresso comes out. Just sayin'.