We'll be here selling books and, if you support us, we'll be here for another 50 years.

We were weighing the pros and cons. I was torn.

We have to compete with them. We just want the competition to be fair.

I thought it would resonate, but I'm surprised at the size of it.

I hadn't planned to go into the family business. I was at an age where I wanted to go save the world. But at that point, I realized I had an opportunity to help my family rather than chase after a bunch of idealistic dreams. I made that commitment, and I haven't looked back.

My dad had a vision of what a bookseller's role in society was.