Green Apple Books in San Francisco, a bookstore established in 1967, has survived and thrived for over six decades amid Amazon's dominance. Initially a small 750-square-foot store, it has expanded significantly, showcasing the importance of succession planning with former employee Pete Mulvihill and others successfully buying the store through an owner-financed buyout. This community-centered bookstore not only serves as a retail space but also fosters connections among readers, emphasizing the unique experience of physical browsing over online shopping.
The store, which sells new and used books, is 'a nice ecosystem.' It attracts 'people who seek stories' and want to understand more about the world or themselves.
Mulvihill believes in the preserved art of browsing a bookstore that cannot be replicated online, despite Amazon's unparalleled convenience and competitive prices.
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