Interview with a Bookstore: Papercuts JP, the smallest bookstore in Boston

With only three employees, the creators of the tiny Boston icon talk about growing a community, cosmic dreams and what they’d do with more space

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I opened a bookstore for personal survival and to share my knowledge and love of books with my community (Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts). There wasn’t a dedicated independent bookstore in my neighborhood and instead of just wishing someone else would do it, I took matters into my own hands, asked for help, and made it happen.

–Kate Layte (owner)

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