Why I Love My Indie Bookstore

As an indie author with a small but mighty traditional Denver publisher, it seems imperative to support local independent bookstores that help market and sell our books. We indies are a hard-working, quirky and smart group of creators and entrepreneurs who strive to foster a sense of community and support local economies. Although the mega-chains offer books at cheaper prices, half of what you spend at your local bookstore stays in the community. This serves us all. Folks at your local indie store also really know books, it’s their passion. They offer the personalized service that’s rare online and in the bigger stores. In my part of the world, stores like Tattered Cover and The Bookies Bookstore (Denver Metro), Books Are Awesome (Parker), Old Firehouse Books (Ft Collins), Boulder Bookstore (Boulder), Maria’s Bookshop (Durango), Out West Books (Grand Junction) and Poor Richard’s (Colorado Springs), all fit the bill.

To find independent bookstores in your area, go to https://bookshop.org

And here's a link if you want to buy my books on their site:

https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Sue+Hinkin

Bookshop.org is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. Readers can find a specific local bookstore to support using the site's map - and the local store will receive the full profit! Otherwise, the order will contribute to an earnings pool evenly distributed among independent bookstores (even those that don’t use Bookshop). Very cool!  Find more info here https://public-production.bookshop.org/documents/Bookshop%20Author%20Brochu….

Thank you for your support of independents wherever they are!

Photos: Tattered Cover in Littleton CO, Booksellers Kathy, Stephanie and Raphael, My fabulous Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers critique group meets at the bookstore every Thursday night.