In Praise of Good Bookstores and thrive

and thrive

Build resilience against everyday stressors and distractions

**New York Times Book Review Book Club Pick**

began to understand them

and Violet's already wondering how she'll get through

In Praise of Good Bookstores and thriveFrom a devoted reader and lifelong bookseller, an eloquent and charming reflection on the singular importance of bookstores Do we need bookstores in the twenty first century? If so, what makes a good one? In this beautifully written book, Jeff Deutsch the former director of Chicago's Seminary Co op Bookstores, one of the finest bookstores in the world pays loving tribute to one of our most important and endangered civic institutions. He considers how