How Oregon’s The Book Nook creates a safe space to celebrate stories together

Local independent bookstores have never been more important. With fair access to literature under political attack, bookstores are a bulwark against censorship and an asset to the communities they serve.

Each week we profile an independent bookstore, discovering what makes each one special and getting their expert book recommendations.

This week we have Megan Waterman, owner of The Book Nook in Canby, Oregon!

What’s your store’s story?

The Book Nook is a small-town, woman-owned bookstore. Since we opened six years ago, we’ve evolved to carry both new and used books as well as gifts and games. Through this growth our core goal has always stayed the same: Provide our community with a safe space to celebrate stories together.

For the full profile, click here.

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Every week, USA Today spotlights an independent bookstore on the USA Today Books page. For an opportunity to be featured, ABA member bookstores can fill out this google form and pitch their bookstore to USA Today.

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