In the last four years, a number of independent bookstores have opened on Long Island, offering a curated selection of bestsellers and building community through book clubs and events. 📕 "There’s something safe and relaxing about a bookstore. Nobody’s screaming, nobody's yelling, it’s just an inviting place for people to explore their curiosities and their interests." says Steve Israel, the former Congressman who opened Theodore's Books in 2021. Link in bio to explore the map of independent bookstores on Long Island. 📚 . . . #longisland #nassaucounty #suffolkcounty #oysterbay #huntington