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The Book House Maplewood needs to Raise Money Now!

Build Community! Pay it forward, Help The Book House open up community space!

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The Book House Maplewood needs to Raise Money Now!

The Book House Maplewood needs to Raise Money Now!

The Book House Maplewood needs to Raise Money Now!

The Book House Maplewood needs to Raise Money Now!

The Book House Maplewood needs to Raise Money Now!

Build Community! Pay it forward, Help The Book House open up community space!

Build Community! Pay it forward, Help The Book House open up community space!

Build Community! Pay it forward, Help The Book House open up community space!

Build Community! Pay it forward, Help The Book House open up community space!

Michelle Barron
Michelle Barron
Michelle Barron
Michelle Barron
3 Campaigns |
St. Louis, United States
$10,200 USD by 146 backers
$10,100 USD by 144 backers on Jun 20, 2015
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We couldn't be here without YOU!  Thank you so much for helping us reach our goal and stay open in Maplewood!!

As a valued Book House customer and friend, we know you have supported us through quite a bit of transition over the past two years. You helped when we were forced to move to a new location and renovate the space so we could reopen. The new bookstore space is now fully open, and business has been better than ever, as we continue to grow and (on the surface) looks pretty successful.  We could not have gotten this far without your support!


WE DID IT!  We met our immediate goal. ,  Last month we were  up against a hard deadline, and a cash flow crunch which could have jeopardized everything we  worked so hard to create.   The  initial crisis of being forced to move so suddenly  incurred  enormous up front costs to move and build out to  meet building and fire code requirements.   We were never able to obtain the needed  low interest SBA financing or development grant we really needed.  So we invested all our personal savings and  cash reserves, borrowed as much as possible on credit cards and high interest loans, deferred payments as we got the store on its feet.  Business has been great.  We had the best holiday season in the history of the bookstore.  We are working long hours just to keep up!   We  are currently  meeting our basic operating costs and slowly paying off debt.  

Through our initial fundraising efforts we were able to find enough resources to stay open and deal with some of the tax issues to renew our merchants license. We have formed a small advisory board and have received support from hundreds of people BUT WE STILL NEED TO RAISE SOME MONEY AND WE ARE STILL TAKING DONATIONS!    We have thousands of dollars  of construction costs we still need to pay off and we are also trying to raise $1800  to purchase and install a rolling library ladder,  we also have quite a bit of electrical wiring and renovation which is unfinished in our lower level event space.


We hope you see value in what we've created here and would like to help us continue.     Our local bookstore has striven to  be a positive force for the community, and we  are doing everything we can think of to continue with our work to be the Best Bookstore we can be, supporting local authors, writers, artists, musicians, and educators and  booklovers of all ages.   

You can find out more about our history and our events through our store website www.bookhousestl.com   You can also join us on Facebook and Twitter.   We host events every week  (including Friday night music and Wed Improv!)  as well as author book launches, booksignings, and storytime.   We   have one of the biggest selections of AMAZING  new, used, rare, and unusual books in the Midwest.  We are a bit eclectic,  but also  a place where you can feel at home in a chaotic world.  We have been in business for almost 30 years (one and a half years in current location) and  have  a diverse,  knowledgeable and friendly team of  people who work hard to make this a place you can come and enjoy.  

In the past we have gotten a little crazy with our fundraising (remember George R. R. Martin and the author retreat -   didn't work  :-(  )   We really don't have time for that now, and have decided to just ask for  some straightforward help.    No-frills, no gimmicks - just donate whatever amount you wish.  And PLEASE  share with your friends on social media .    If everyone on our email list  kicks in $10 or $20 bucks,  its a done deal.     

You may also come visit the shop,  buy an extra book or two  (you really won't be able to resist anyway!),  and tip an extra few bucks  in the donation jar.  We also have lots of bargains and sale items including limited edition bookstore day prints and Book Bonds,  So if you want something for your dollar,  come in and see what we have for sale right now!  (You can also order through our website)    We just need  a little boost to get over this one immediate crisis,  and we can continue  to stay open and  serve you in our community.     We know we can do it.  We don't plan on going anywhere!

Our sincerest appreciation and thanks  -   Michelle, Dave, Brian, Lindsey, Ben, and Maggie.

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IBD Poster by David McCandless

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Limited edition Signed Poster "American Books Everyone Should Read" published exclusively for Independent Bookstore Day 2015 signed by David McCandless author the The Visual Miscellaneum
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Book House Friend

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A contributor to our campaign - receive our warmest thanks!
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Book House Backer

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Book House Groupie

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Book House Supporter

$25 USD
A contributor to our campaign - receive our warmest thanks!
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Book House Browser

$30 USD
Do you love the idea of a bookstore in your neighborhood? Love coming in to browse and hang out and drink coffee and look at books, but rarely actually purchase one to take home? Now is your chance to contribute to our operating expenses so we can stay open. Because you would be HEARTBROKEN if we had to close.
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USED BOOK GRAB BAG

$30 USD
Live dangerously! Take a chance. Give us a genre and we will fill a bag with 4 to 8 used books!
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Book House Contributor

$50 USD
A contributor to our campaign - receive our warmest thanks! And a big hug from all of us on the staff
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Literary Map of the Seas

$50 USD
Limited edition poster "A Literary Map of the Seas" published exclusively for Independent Book Store Day 2015
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Book House Benefactor

$100 USD
A contributor to our campaign - receive our warmest thanks! We can also give you a T-shirt
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Book House Maniac

$250 USD
A contributor to our campaign - receive our warmest thanks! And special recognition including photo with the owner on our Facebook page!
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Book House Partner

$1,000 USD
Donate a thousand or more and become a part of our team!
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Poster by Chris Ware - signed

$125 USD
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Full Set of STLCake Postcards

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