"I had never visited Las Vegas before in my life, but in August 2024, I found myself moving there. I was beginning graduate school in Vegas, but as a first-generation, low-income student, Sin City's most popular landmarks - casinos, strip clubs, and luxury stores - didn't appeal to me. Although I live just a 15-minute drive from The Strip, I still haven't visited."
"The Writer's Block is an independent bookstore and the heart of Vegas' literary scene. In the front is a café, with a cuckoo clock that chimes on the hour. The hard metal chairs and cool atmosphere offer a relief from the desert's scorching temperatures; I'll often sit and read or chat with local writers here before attending one of their evening book launches or talks."
"Nestled in the Arts District, the Analog Dope Store is a Black- and LGBTQ-owned independent vinyl shop and bookstore. This store has a more suburban feel - it's located in a cozy red single-story house with lawn chairs scattered across the front lawn. Although the space inside is small, the community is voluminous. Analog Dope hosts open mics, book signings, book clubs, and tea time."
Moved to Las Vegas in August 2024 to start graduate school and avoided casinos and strip clubs as a first-generation, low-income student. Lives a 15-minute drive from The Strip but has not visited it. Prefers independent bookstores, cafés, birdwatching, and hiking. Pitches a “quiet Vegas” to introverted friends, promising to avoid casinos except for ubiquitous slot machines in airports and stores. Finds community at independent shops like The Writer's Block with a front café and evening literary events. Appreciates Analog Dope Store in the Arts District, a Black- and LGBTQ-owned vinyl shop and bookstore that hosts open mics and book clubs.
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