Why Bookstores Still Matter - The Next Big Idea Daily

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Think bookstores are an anachronism? Think again. Evan Friss, author of The Bookshop, says they remain a cornerstone of American cultural life and are just as vibrant as ever. And later in the show, David Damrosch, a comparative literature professor at Harvard, takes us on a journey through 80 books from around the world—and shows us why we're lost without our storytellers. Did you know we have a daily newsletter? Sign up here. Love the show? The single best way to let us know is by joining the Next Big Idea Club. You can learn more at nextbigideaclub.com, and when you join, use code DAILY for a super secret discount (spoiler: it's 20% off). Today's show is sponsored by Shopify. Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/daily

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Think bookstores are an anachronism? Think again. Evan Friss, author of The Bookshop, says they remain a cornerstone of American cultural life and are just as vibrant as ever. And later in the show, David Damrosch, a comparative literature professor...

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