Owning an Independent Bookstore in 2021

Do you crack open a new book with glee because it either came highly recommended or you recently went browsing in a bookstore and found the perfect book? What a feeling!
Meet Danica Sommerfeldt. She owns Coastal Bookstore in Coquitlam, BC. It’s a woman-owned, independent bookstore and Danica opened it during the pandemic. She didn’t know if it would survive. Her plans for it had completely changed, but over the last eight months, Danica has indeed survived. She doesn’t hold back about how difficult it’s been; but every day she reflects upon all the ups and downs, and there are certainly more ups than downs. After all, when you’re doing what you love, you find a way.
This is Danica’s story of firsts. A first for running her own business; a first for dealing with everything a pandemic can throw at a new business owner. If you want to know resiliency and moving forward every single day, then watch this episode of Shop Talk.
If you’re visiting the Tri-Cities or if you live here, visit Coastal Bookstore. Or order online. Buy a book. Buy several and help a local business just starting out to not just survive, but thrive.

[@timchan]

We love Danica and Coastal Books - thanks for highlighting such an amazing person and business!

[@tellyourstoryvideos]

So happy you enjoyed the show! Danica is amazing... totally agree!

[@coastalbookstore8286]

Thanks Tim :-)

[@megreads9]

I loved this shop talk a lot, i wish from you to make a video about the budget that should put for having a book store and how the owners collaborate with publishing houses to have books in their book stores. Thank you

[@coastalbookstore8286]

Thank you so much Louanne, for your interest and support! The interview was a pleasure.

[@tellyourstoryvideos]

It was so nice getting to know you and your business better. All the very best to you!

[@TrishNHouTX]

I love her vibe. She understands the lack of diversity in publishing. ✊🏾 I wish you nothing but success. 🙏🏾

[@carbonc6065]

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[@Odessarose6]

This was so helpful. I'm thinking of opening a bookstore and this helped me to decide to go on and do it. Thank you.

[@tellyourstoryvideos]

So happy this was helpful and informative. Good luck with your new bookstore!

[@coastalbookstore8286]

That's amazing Odessa! Best of luck!

[@vernkay.]

Awesome video and it's Canadian too well actually British Columbian like me, I'm in the process of opening up a used bookstore here in Vernon B.C.

[@tellyourstoryvideos]

Oh cool! Good luck to you!