October 5, 2026

Independent bookstores are multiplying across the country at a pace that surprises even industry insiders — and the reasons go well beyond a love of reading. From Nevada to the rest of the nation, small bookshops are carving out space in communities hungry for local connection and alternatives to corporate retail giants.

In a remarkable show of integrity, a Chick-fil-A employee discovered nearly $10,000 in cash on the bathroom floor during his break. His actions following this unexpected find have captured the admiration of many online. On April 3, at a Chick-fil-A location in Kinston, North Carolina, Jaydon Cintron happened upon two