He noted that "almost all new authors that become bestsellers start at independent bookstores, because we recommend them again, and again, and again." "So many people, including me, like to hold a book and have the physical pleasure of turning the pages."īrian Sweet remarked that Beartooth Books is part of a wave of new bookstore openings both in the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association region and across the country. "Every town should have a local bookstore," Amy Sweet said. They also carry a selection of nonbook items, including greeting cards and stationery. Owners Brian and Amy Sweet sell new books for all ages, and while the inventory spans a wide variety of genres, they have a particular emphasis on local authors. It's also a stand-up comedy venue and hosts author readings, movie screenings, live music and magic shows.īeartooth Books held a grand opening celebration in Red Lodge, Mont., this weekend, KULR8 reported. In addition to selling books and coffee, Mutiny offers comic books, records, posters and pinball machines. Norris added that Mutiny's staff has been fully paid and the shop is now current on all other debts. After only two notices, the city seized the bookstore. Norris called Megyesi's recovery "miraculous but slow," and while Megyesi recovered, Norris lost track of the city's demands for payment. The bookstore was already struggling to recover from those and other difficulties when co-owner Megyesi had a near-fatal heart attack earlier this year. Mutiny's troubles began with the forced closures and other restrictions earlier in the pandemic, Norris noted. Within a day, 925 donors contributed more than $50,000. The city seized the store on Thursday, and on Friday morning the Mutiny team launched a GoFundMe campaign with the help of organizer Kyle Sutherland. We are excited to get back to work doing what we do. "We know that we have our work cut out for us honoring all these good people who donated. Norris told the Denver Gazette that the new and used bookstore and coffee shop could reopen within a week. Just days after the counter-culture bookstore Mutiny Information Cafe in Denver, Colo., was seized by the city over back taxes totaling $35,000, owners Jim Norris and Matt Megyesi have raised $57,620 through a crowdfunding campaign.
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