In this engaging episode of The Heath Bar, host Heath Johnson welcomes Lizzie Mattson, the visionary founder of Henry's Books in Spearfish, South Dakota. Lizzie shares her inspiring journey from conceptualizing a community-centric, crowdfunded bookstore to overcoming the hurdles of making it a reality. Through their conversation, we delve into the importance of bookstores in fostering community ties, encouraging literary appreciation, and supporting local authors. Lizzie's passion for reading and her commitment to creating a space that goes beyond just selling books - aiming to be a hub for cultural and educational growth - shines through, promising a bright future for Henry's Books and the Spearfish community.
Support Henry's Books by visiting shophenrysbooks.com and follow the journey on Instagram @henrysbookstore. For more updates from Heath Johnson on his music and more, follow @theheath_bar on Instagram and check out his Substack. Join us as we support the growth of a reading community in Spearfish and keep the conversation about books and beyond going at The Heath Bar.
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