ARLINGTON, Texas — From little mom and pop stores to major chains, more bookstores are opening across Texas and the U.S. Data from the American Booksellers Association shows a 70% increase in independent bookstores since 2020.
Kait Thibeaux worked on a few finishing touches before she officially opened her new bookstore in Arlington, just east of Fort Worth, last Friday.
“You know the Lord has kind of provided a lot of opportunity for me to do that,” said Thibeaux…