One of my favorite bookstores, mostly because it’s the bookstore I grew up with and so it holds a singular nostalgia for me, is Carroll and Carroll Booksellers in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. George and Lisa Carroll, the proprietors, have been steadfastly peddling books there for as long as I can remember and for many years prior. They’ve got a bit of everything, and most importantly that independent bookstore ambiance that people like me fear losing in the digital age. Here’s a shot of the back end of the store:

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