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The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap

The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap

Author(s): Wendy Welch

Location(s): Appalachian Mountains, Big Stone Gap

Genre(s): Autobiography/Memoirs

Era(s): Modern

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Wendy Welch and her husband had always dreamed of owning a bookstore, so when they left high-octane jobs for a simpler life in an Appalachian coal town, they seized an unexpected opportunity to pursue their dream. The only problems? A declining U. S. economy, a small town with no industry, and the advent of the e-book. They also had no idea how to run a bookstore. Against all odds, but with optimism, the help of their Virginia mountain community, and an abiding love for books, they succeeded in establishing more than a thriving business they built a community.

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A charming read, adversity in this day and age when bookstores are closing. Wendy and Jack buy their bookstore, a real peak behind the scenes!

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