![]() Independent bookstores are magical places and the book itself is a magical object-even in neurological terms. That’s called matching books to people and, aside from discovering new books, new authors, it’s what independent booksellers do best. This is true of most independent bookstores indeed, the cycle of books from authors to publishers to bookstores seems ideal-a wonderful way of producing the best books possible and getting each one of them into the right hands, the hands of the readers most likely to appreciate each particular one. ![]() At TKE we are also at the center of the literary community, help to create the literary community, bringing in authors from all over the world, providing a place for local authors to read, for authors and readers to meet, for readers to meet each other, for readers to encounter booksellers whose profession it is to pass on the knowledge culled from a lifetime of reading. And we all add immeasurably to the community, not only by supporting it, but also by lending it texture and uniqueness, and by providing people with a place to congregate, to belong. We, like most independent businesses, contribute to charities, sit on boards, volunteer in schools and not-for-profits…you get the idea. The King’s English is a community center and also a local business that bolsters the economy ( unlike e-tailers), not only contributing to the tax base in several ways, but also recirculating dollars, as we employ locals-not just in the store but from outside to do our accounting, advertising, legal work, plumbing, snow removal. Secondly, bookstores are a way of life for readers, and many TKE customers are fiercely loyal to our store as well as to books. Why? First because, my own personal passion for books aside, most of the readers who shop at The King’s English really do love books, physically love to look at them, touch them, even smell them love to page through them while deciding whether to take them home love the physical act of reading-the turning of pages, marking of passages, flipping back and forth to check half-remembered references, falling asleep with the book there on the pillow in case the reader wakes up. See /listener for privacy information.Like any independent bookseller worth her salt, I’m loyal to the book itself. Visit Salt Lake and the Utah Office of Tourism invite you to join us as we hear the inspiring stories of these small business owners in a series we call Mighty Main Street. Through innovation, resilience and hope, small business owners in Salt Lake County and throughout the state are rising to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Go to to order your books! Utah’s main streets define the character of our communities, as much as our cities and national parks. You’ll also see the virtual events, e-books, best sellers or sign up for The Inkslinger to stay informed. Due to the charming but small space of the bookstore, you can go to the website and order online 24/7 and curbside pickup from 10am to 6pm. Owner, Anne Holman, has done a masterful job in adjusting their business model to accommodate their loyal clientele and welcome new customers, with the increase interest in reading. ![]() As they like to tell you at The King’s English Bookshop, located at the popular corner of 15th South and 15th East, they have been matching books to readers since 1977.
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