Thanks for stopping by and thank you to those who have already helped us in our endeavor.

You may notice how much money we need to open a bookstore compared with the donations already received. On first glance, it appears we are failing in our goal, but the reality is that we wanted you to know how much it costs to open an independent bookstore while hoping you realize that any contribution you make is going toward helping us succeed in this goal. Did we think we were going to reach that lofty goal here in IndieGoGo? Not likely—however, miracles do happen.

We realize that many people are wary about on line transactions. If you are more comfortable sending us a check, please contact us at peggyzieran@turnofthecorkscrew.com, and we will give you an address to send it to.

That said, please know that we are still on course to open an independent bookstore on the South Shore of Long Island and you can read about it here. We also hope that you know your contributions, no matter the size, will be used to make it a reality.

Thank you for giving us this time!  Onward….

Thank you for watching our video. Hopefully, it expressed the passion we have to open a bookstore, one that will be a gathering place for events and a variety of workshops. It will be a welcoming place for children and adults where they can discover books that were published recently or long ago, and enjoy a beverage of one’s choice, along with some light refreshments.

As stated in our video, we wish we didn’t have to ask for financial help, but since we don’t have disposable income, we trust that you will find this endeavor worthy of supporting. Even if you aren’t anywhere near Long Island, we hope you value the importance of diverse programming mirrored by a varied selection of books, some off the beaten path of the best-seller list, and will consider contributing to Turn of the Corkscrew, Books & Wine. Independent bookstores are making a comeback since they are figuring out how to meet their customers’ needs and we look forward to being a part of this very important dynamic. After all, we feel that bookstores add value to any community and hope that you agree.

With thirty-five years combined bookselling experience between us, we are confident that we have the drive and know-how in making this a success. In addition, as new members of the American Booksellers Association and New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association, we have a strong support team to answer our questions and guide us as we go forward.

We have selected an ideal location where there is no bookstore, but a large community with lots of foot traffic. Rockville Centre, which some people refer to as “Little Manhattan,” is a forty-minute train ride from Pennsylvania Station while the store will be walking distance from the Long Island Railroad. This busy community is filled with restaurants and other small businesses, so we know that a bookstore will be a nice addition.

So why are we trying to raise $150,000? Well, it takes money to open a bookstore. Here are just some of the costs we will need to cover:

• Real Estate Fees
• Paint, refurbish, renew
• Fixtures (bookcases)
• Initial shipment of books –Lots and lots of books!
• Inventory tracking and POS Software
• Chairs for event space
• Promotional materials

Bar/café area:

• Tavern license
• Food and beverage inventory
• Tables w/ chairs
• And more…

As you can see, it takes a lot to own a bookstore, especially one that offers more than books, but we think it could be something special, and as a way of thanks we have some perks to show our appreciation. Whether you can afford $25.00, $1000.00, something in between, or not at all, would you also consider sharing this page with your friends and family? We would be so grateful!

Onward with appreciation,

Peggy and Carol