Living Tight in Boston’s Bookstore | Boston News

A Boston bookseller grinding at Brattle Book Shop since 2019 is barely keeping up with the city’s soaring costs—making just $24.50 an hour, paying over $1,000 in rent (even with roommates), and facing a $5,000 out-of-pocket surgery bill. With lingering moving expenses and small luxuries like concerts adding up, they’re saving for a dream trip to the Pacific Northwest or Iceland—and hoping to help loved ones in a crisis. Despite the financial squeeze, they feel life is richer now: more joy, love, and experiences—even if every dollar feels tighter than it did when they were younger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b66d68a2ee21003b