Karen Holand

Phone• 215-555-9700

Website• www.bestbooks.us.com

Address• 3892 Elm St.

Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Owners: Doug Johnson and Leo Gray

Founded in 1995

2012 Small Business of the Year

5,000 square feet

Over 60,000 books

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Attendance at events has tripled over last 12 months

Sales have risen steadily At least 10% increase each quarter

Marked increase after coffee shop opened

Customers coming from 75 miles away

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Independent bookseller Titles from large and small publishers

First editions

Events Book clubs

Author readings and signings

Book launch parties

Skilled staff• Genre specialists

• Invested in the community

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“Staff Picks” lists

Add pastries to coffee shop

Webinars and online chats with authors

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