A Seat at the Table Books, Elk Grove, Calif., Burglarized; RIP Calvin Tomkins

A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove, Calif., was burglarized over the weekend. Two men broke into a lock box containing an extra key, entered the store, and stole the cash drawer and a computer monitor, also damaging the back office. Store owner Emily Autenrieth posted on Instagram about the incident. Following the burglary, the bookstore requested customers to pay by credit card or exact change. Drag queen Dolly Romano began soliciting donations to help with damages. Police officers found the store’s cash box in a nearby neighborhood. Why Choose, a romance-focused bookstore emphasizing underrepresented voices, debuted in Tucson, Ariz., late last year. The store sells new and used romance titles and includes books from self-published authors.

  • A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove, Calif., was burglarized over the weekend.
  • Following the burglary, the bookstore asked customers to pay by credit card or exact change for the immediate future, and drag queen Dolly Romano, who has done many events at A Seat at the Table, began asking for donations on the bookstore’s behalf to help with damages and replacing what was broken.
  • Why Choose , a romance-focused bookstore emphasizing underrepresented voices and stories, debuted late last year in Tucson, Ariz.
📚 BookAddict’s Take: If you run an indie bookstore, now is the time to review your security protocols and connect with your local community for support.

Source: Shelf Awareness (newsletter)  | 
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