Little City Books, the bookstore that aims to open by May 2 in Hoboken, N.J., has launched an Indiegogo campaign, seeking to raise $22,000 to help "in bringing a genuine independent bookstore and gathering place to our fair city."
"Perks" range from bookmarks, stickers and an invitation to the store's opening party (for a $25 donation) up to a "literary cocktail party" in the store with live music, swag and an invitation to the opening party and 10% off purchases the first year (for a $2,000 donation). Several perks are geared to writers and include agent, editor and author critiques and consultations as well as a writing class. (One of the three owners is Emmanuelle Morgen, a literary agent at Stonesong.)
In a kind of update on its plans and construction, the store wrote: "Indie bookstores are making a comeback. Print sales are up and stores are opening around the country. They operate on tiny margins, but after two years of research, we're confident that we can run a great indie bookshop in Hoboken--with an enthusiastic landlord, frugal planning, and community support. We found used shelves in a warehouse outside of Philly--Doug from L&L Van Lines is going to get them to Hoboken. We're buying a rolling ladder from an old pharmacy in Hoboken. We need folding chairs for the many events we have planned--Rob from HarariVille Recording Studio is consulting on the sound system. We need computers for keeping track of it all. We are under construction!"
The Indiegogo campaign runs through April 19.
