The Booksmith is an innovative, independently-owned bookseller founded in 1989 by Tricia and Alan Lightweis. Originally opened for the benefit of the couple’s four children and immediate surrounding community, The Booksmith has grown into a unique destination dedicated to the growing and talented community it represents. Surviving unprecedented competition and the evolution of bookselling on the internet is a tribute to both. Welcome to The Booksmith’s internet portal created for your shopping convenience.