Hobart Book Village and Don Dales' Novel Approach to Rural Revival

This episode of Kaatscast features an interview with Don Dales, a key figure in transforming Hobart, New York, into Hobart Book Village (http://www.hobartbookvillage.com) . The journey began with a single bookstore in a declining village and expanded into a book lovers' destination with seven bookstores, the Book Village Inn & Bar (https://www.bookvillageinn.com) , and annual events, attracting visitors from far and wide. Dales discusses the initial challenges, community resistance, and the eventual success that turned Hobart into a thriving literary hub in The Catskills' Delaware County. 00:00 Introduction to Hobart Book Village 00:24 The History of Hobart and Its Bookstores 01:58 Interview with Don Dales 06:21 The Decline and Revival of Hobart 10:18 The Book Village Concept Takes Shape 17:19 The Impact of Media and Future Prospects 23:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts