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Blog: Behind the scenes after the fire
Justin documents the process of rebuilding after the fire next door:
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Blog: Why I quit my job to open a bookstore
Today is my last day at my corporate job – next week I’m opening a local bookstore...
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Monstera's Books Indie Bookstore Sticker
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Bookie Stickers
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Retro Funny Wooden Plant Markers
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Auck Fmazon Sticker
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Monstera's Crewneck Sweatshirt
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Retro Coffee Mug - Share the Joy of Books
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Postcard - Monstera's Painting
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Books, Books, Books Enamel Pin
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From the Blog
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Getting kids excited about reading in the digit...
Every week — and especially on weekends — parents ask our booksellers the same quiet question: “Do you have anything that might help get my child interested in reading?”
Getting kids excited about reading in the digit...
Every week — and especially on weekends — parents ask our booksellers the same quiet question: “Do you have anything that might help get my child interested in reading?”
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There are still good people out there: a long l...
While the TV and the algorithms try to convince us that the world is rotten, these people were kind and generous and wonderful. Thank you to:
There are still good people out there: a long l...
While the TV and the algorithms try to convince us that the world is rotten, these people were kind and generous and wonderful. Thank you to:
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Behind the Scenes Photos: After the Fire
It's been a difficult season. Lots of missed deadlines, unending stress, surprise moments of grief, and hoping that "next week will be a big one". I've been snapping photos along...
Behind the Scenes Photos: After the Fire
It's been a difficult season. Lots of missed deadlines, unending stress, surprise moments of grief, and hoping that "next week will be a big one". I've been snapping photos along...
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