Recently France announced that it would be providing loans to independent booksellers in its nation that are having cash flow problems. The country is determined to help preserve one of the most important components of any culture, its literature.

Well, we can’t expect the U.S. government to step in anytime soon. So it’s up to you and me to help.

You don’t have to have deep pockets, either. Just commit to buying one book every month from a local store.

If you buy books frequently, commit to buying more than one every month from a local.

Save a bookstore! It could be your own book you’re helping to save!