Exterior of Sandbox Bookstore in Moses Lake, owned by Mai Houvener and housed inside the Smith Martin Professional Building. Houvener makes use of the building’s conference room for community events like game days.
February 9, 2024
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Small bookstore owners reflect on doing business in a small town
Moses Lake’s Sandbox Bookstore owner Mai Houvener and Wenatchee’s Ye Olde Bookshoppe owner AnaMaree Ordway discussed what it’s like to operate a bookstore in a smaller town while competing with larger retailers ...