The NYT looks at signs of a comeback for new independent bookstores in the city, most recently Greenlight Bookstore’s just-opened second location in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, as well as around the country. One commonality behind a number of new stores across the country is community financing “that gives neighborhoods a stake in the businesses.” Greenlight co-owner Jessica Bagnulo talked of two major questions when opening a new store: which city neighborhoods need one and which can support one. “It’s sort of joking, but the rule of thumb is, if the neighborhood can support a farmer’s market, the neighborhood can support a bookstore.” […]
