Caro Claire Burke on Indie Booksellers: 'An Honor to Be Able to Be Supported by Them'
"I've always been aware of how intimate independent bookstores are. When you go into an indie bookstore, more than any other type of bookstore, the booksellers are going to know what to recommend. That's always been something that I experienced as a reader, but it's been so jaw-dropping for me as a writer to get a peek behind the curtain and see, not just how much influence independent booksellers have (which was a pleasant surprise for me), but also how passionate they are....
"Every interaction I have with them is marked by so much passion and curiosity and excitement for what they do. It's truly an honor to be able to be supported by them, and it makes me really appreciate all of the work that goes into running a bookstore. I really didn't even begin to understand and comprehend the passion they put into reading and selecting and stocking. It's a marvel, honestly."
