年轻业主振兴独立的书店,尽管面临挑战,数量却在增加。 Younger owners revitalize independent bookstores, growing numbers despite challenges.

在美国各地的独立书店里, 一股年轻的新业主的浪潮正在注入新鲜的能量, 强烈地关注社区参与和扩大不同的声音。 A wave of new, younger owners is breathing fresh energy into independent bookstores across the U.S., with a strong focus on community engagement and amplifying diverse voices. 美国书商协会的成员从2016年的1,244名增加到3,281个地点的2,863名会员,很快还有200多家商店开店。 The American Booksellers Association has seen its membership surge from 1,244 in 2016 to 2,863 members at 3,281 locations, with over 200 more stores opening soon. 尽管面临诸如高供给成本和新闻检查法等挑战, 这些新业主将文学爱好与对社区的承诺结合起来, 帮助产业成长与繁荣。 Despite challenges like high supply costs and censorship laws, these new owners are helping the industry grow and thrive by combining their passion for literature with a commitment to their communities.