"Sometimes the best way to understand a town is to visit its best bookstores," MSN wrote in showcasing its picks for "the 15 coolest bookstores in America." Noting that bookshops "are communal places that offer ideas in a tangible form and a venue for sharing a love of literature," MSN observed: "They add substance to shopping districts and reflect the literary passions and history of their communities, making each one unique and worth exploring even while on a tight vacation schedule."
