Originally Posted by
duckbill
Unfortunately you can't close the store to go riding. To hire someone to watch the store is expensive until the store is established, but you can do what I do and pick a long ride into work and home again.
Agreed. Also, this is not exactly a golden age for independent bookselling. Even well-established stores with long legacies and loyal customers are closing up left and right, so although I know you weren't seriously considering this anyway, I'd advise against opening a bookstore!