An Open Letter From ABA CEO Avin Mark Domnitz to Booksellers

Dear Booksellers,

As I have been traveling around the country over the last few weeks to ABA Booksellers Forums and other events, it is clear that many of you are concerned about the rapid deterioration of business in the retail world generally and in your bookshops specifically. These are indeed challenging times for independent booksellers, as the continued softness of the national economy and international events have hit many of our members hard.

We at ABA want to help in any way we can. If there is anything that I personally can do to help you review your financial statement and to answer some of your business questions, please contact me. My personal experience would indicate that I possibly may have something to offer, if only as a sounding board, that may be helpful in these uncertain times. (Any discussions we may have will be far easier if I have your most current operating statement and balance sheet.)

Don't hesitate to e-mail me at [email protected], and I will do my best to get back to you as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Avin Mark Domnitz

Chief Executive Officer
American Booksellers Association