Today is Independent Bookstore Day. For all small business owners, bookstores included, this year has been an exhausting nightmare. Your support matters. If you haven't bought a book in a little while, maybe do that today. From your local, or your childhood local, (1/4)

or the local where you wish you lived. (Hello, @BooksKona, @skylightbooks @ParnassusBooks1) We have all been learning new tricks, and trying our best to continue our missions of serving our communities. (2/4)

Tonight I'm in convo with @legroff and Tayari Jones, two empresses of fiction, and my beautiful @booksaremagicbk is open for you to visit, 5 people at a time. If you visit ANY bookstore today, please be kind to the booksellers you meet. They are glad to see you, but only (3/4)

if you're not an asshole. Wear your mask. Say thank you. Wash your hands. Buy books. Thank you. We need you. Thank you. (4/4)