Today, we’re sharing an interview with an Ashville-based collective called Firestorm Books. For those not already acquainted with our Appalachian comrades’ work, Firestorm Books is a queer, feminist, anarchist collective operating a co-op bookstore and social movement space. Esmé, Ash, and Libertie sat down with me this past week to talk about starting up their cooperative business, the tensions and dynamics of running a horizontal, collaborative workplace, how they thwart hierarchy interpersonally, and–perhaps most importantly–their ongoing fundraiser to purchase a new storefront just up the road from their current location.
- Support Firestorm Books’ fundraising effort. Help this radical cooperative find a new home!
- Visit Firestorm’s website to pick up a book, stickers, or other sweet merch. You can also follow them on Twitter and Instagram.
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- Coffee with Comrades is an affiliate of the Firestorm Books & Café. Check out our reading recommendations!
- Our logo was designed by Nathanael Whale.
