Small bookstores have sustained their business even as big chain bookstores falter; in Mt. Pleasant, they have been a mainstay throughout.
Excerpt: Without a Barnes and Noble or Borders ever having established itself in Mt. Pleasant, independent bookstores have carved a niche in mid-Michigan.
The Book Shelf, 1014 S. Mission St., said customer service and accountability are two things that keep smaller stores afloat when bigger box stores are closing doors.
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Source: The Morning Sun
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