How long will it take? This could last a while." I think we'll see a little growth, but as far as families coming in, I don't think they'll be knocking down the door yet. Now reopened, they are " prepared, masks in place and spray disinfectant in hand, to welcome back a public that's still learning they exist." Withers said: "I think people are going to come out when they feel safe, and I'm not sure they feel safe yet. Two Sisters Bookery, Wilmington, N.C., reopened May 2 with the following safety precautions: "Hand sanitizer provided at the door one mask per person will be provided, but not required touchless checkout four customers in store at a time NO children at this time continual use of disinfectant wipes before, during and after hours the gate is open with free parking."Ĭo-owners Wendy Withers and Denean Wisely launched Books Are Awesome, Parker, Colo., earlier this year, but "their venture had to close its doors to a bookstore's bread and butter-foot traffic and browsers," the Sun reported. As many states begin to alter or lift restrictions on retailers shuttered by the Covid-19 crisis, indie booksellers are facing complicated decisions regarding when to reopen safely and how to do business in a substantially altered environment.
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