Let the debate begin. Conde Nast Traveler shared its picks for "the best independent bookstores in America," noting: "If you're ever feeling lost in a new city, walking into a local bookstore will help anchor you. Far more than just a place of transaction, a good bookstore can serve as a sanctuary, a community space, and a portal into the town it calls home--all thanks to the dedicated owners and staffers who stock the shelves, scribble down recommendations, and welcome in readers, both young and old, through their doors."
