Bay Books, Coronado, Calif., "is the kind of place every reader dreams of making their home for an hour or two" and "offers the personal touch and time that avid readers have found themselves missing," eCoronado.com wrote in a profile of the store.
Co-owner Angelica Muller said Bay Books is "very fortunate to have a very supportive community. We have employees that have been with us for 25 years." In addition to its book selection, the shop offers "a section of high quality occasion cards from brands like Papyrus, gift items and children's items such as puzzles and craft supplies. In fact, children are a high priority for Bay Books," eCoronado.com noted.
"We try to encourage young readers from a very early age, and that is a very important part of our store," said Muller, adding that she appreciates Bay Book's customers for understanding the importance of independent bookstores: "If we lose independent bookstores, we lose a way of really learning about our society and about the culture of our community. You can buy a book for a dollar cheaper on Amazon, but then you lose the ability to browse and touch and see what you are buying and hear our recommendations from people who have read the books. I think that is something we need to preserve. Independent bookstores need to be preserved and cherished! We are very fortunate to have one of the few independent bookstores left in Southern California!"
