Hope she knows what she's doing

Tuesday, June 24. 2008

Hope she knows what she's doing

Erica sent me this, from PW Shelfawareness 6/18

Notes: Amazon Bookstore in Minneapolis to Stay Open

Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, Minneapolis, Minn., which had announced plans to close at the end of this month (Shelf Awareness, June 6, 2008), has a new owner and will stay in business, according to the Star Tribune.

Ruta Skujins, a St. Paul native "who had always dreamed of owning a bookstore," will become the first sole owner of the bookshop that was started 38 years ago as a workers' cooperative.

"That's how much I believe the store can be turned around and returned to its glory days," said Skujins, adding, "I hope the scare reminds people how important independent feminist bookstores are."

Good for her, though I hope she knows how dodgy an investment an independent bookstore can be, esp. with a niche market. I applaud the vision and the faith, but I would be worried.

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I totally agree, Louise!

It sickened me to hear about Amazon closing (and Cody's, too), but I'm not sure I'd want to be financially responsible for a small independent bookstore right about now.

Think the Republican National Convention will bring in any foot traffic?

If not, the protests probably will.

Best of luck to Ms. Skujins!

#1 jenna (Homepage) on 2008-06-25 17:46 (Reply)

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