Why Buying Books Locally Matters: Support Your Community
In a world where online shopping is just a click away, it’s easy to forget the power of local businesses, especially buying from local bookstores. But where you buy your books can be just as important as what you read. Buying from local bookstores like Mindville in Lagos will not only help you find inspiring books to read, it will also give access to a stronger community of readers, keep the reading culture alive and provide social support.
Little about Mindville: A Bookstore with a Deliberate Purpose
Founded in 2019, over 5 years now, in the heart of Lagos, Mindville isn’t just a bookstore, it’s a deliberate movement managed by a team of passionate young people. We are committed to getting books into the hands of students, youth, and anyone who wants to grow intellectually and augment their minds. Name it and you will be presented with what you are looking for. Whether it is fiction, non-fiction, educational resources, or inspirational books. MindVille has a wide variety of genres to explore. We are a team driven by:
- A deep, genuine connection with our community of readers.
- A passion for promoting a vibrant reading culture.
- A commitment to swift and efficient customer service.
A Thriving Community of Readers
MindVille’s customers are more than buyers, they are part of a community. From students and young adults to book-loving parents and aspiring readers, the MindVille community grows steadily and inspiring positively with its various activities. Other community related engagements are:
- Partnerships with schools, both at the primary and university levels.
- Hosting of book-reading events that spark curiosity and revive the reading culture among young Nigerians.
These events aren’t just fun; they are creating a generation that values knowledge and critical thinking.
Why You Should Support MindVille
There are lots of ways to support MindVille such as buying from us and recommending us to your friends. Your support for MindVille means investing in more than books, it goes a long way. It means contributing positively to society through:
- Job creation for local youths who carry out the daily operational activities.
- Reviving a love for reading in schools and homes.
- Making important books (like Atomic Habits) more accessible locally.
- Empowering a new generation through literacy and learning.
- Growing a reading community that encourages positive mental and social development.
Social Benefit from MindVille as a Bookstore
- Creating Jobs and Empowering Youth:
Supporting MindVille means supporting local employment. The customer service representative, the book handlers at pickup stations, as well as the delivery bike riders who ensure your books get to your doorstep on time. With these empowerments, MindVille helps young people earn and grow. - Awakening the reading Culture:
More importantly, MindVille is bringing back the reading spirit, especially among students who have lost interest in books due to reasons like apathy and digital distractions.
This is why we ensure that our books are not just products. We make them tools for mental development and transformation for our audience. - Human Development
I for one started my engagements with MindVille while learning web design and SEO. Its Website was my second or third major real-life project where I could test and apply everything I was learning.
Myself and other team members built the website and optimised it for search engines. Through various initiatives, MindVille has been a classroom and an implementation ground.
Today, the bookstore’s website ranks well on search engines, and we’re not stopping until we reach the top!
What Sets MindVille Apart
MindVille isn’t just a bookstore, it’s a deliberate movement. Here are what makes it stand out as a local bookseller:
- Encouragement of a reading culture among students and youths.
- Genuine engagement with readers through the establishment of a vibrant book club of MindVillers and a continuous interaction with members.
- Quick response to customer orders and inquiries, showing care and commitment.
- Promotion of youth and children development culture through reading, events, and learning opportunities.
- Creating jobs and empowering youths, from sales assistants to delivery personnel.
IN CONCLUSION, JUST SO YOU KNOW
When you buy locally from MindVille, what it means is more than getting a book. It also means:
- Supporting literacy and education in your own African neighborhood.
- Creating jobs and income for fellow Nigerians.
- Building a real community of readers and thinkers.
- Keeping knowledgeable books within reach for more people.Join the Movement!
If MindVille has helped you in any way, let us know! Comment below with a sentence testimony.
Join our Reading Community of MindVillers on WhatsApp HERE.
