As many of you know, this month on a sunny Sunday, Buffalo Street Books received a homophobic bomb threat. The building was evacuated and searched, just after a Drag Story Hour had concluded. I’m taking this opportunity to discuss threats to bookselling in a hyper-local and then a wider perspective.
But first a quick word to subscribers: last month was the one-year anniversary for Open Book, which means you might be prompted to renew. This summer I will be rotating off the executive board of BSB after six years and two terms, and this fall I will be publishing my second book. That means I will bring this newsletter to a close in the summer. Please consider renewing with a monthly subscription so that you are only paying for the posts that I will write, though I heartily thank anyone who renews as a higher level. As always, every cent goes directly to Buffalo Street Books. This newsletter has raised close to $3000, and I am so grateful to everyone who is reading this. Onward!