Turning pages into purpose: Aveson online bookstore gives back

Jon Arenz has loved books for as long as he can remember Growing up in Michigan he spent countless hours lost in stories discovering worlds beyond his own backyard Photo courtesy of Jon Aveson Jon Arenz has loved books for as long as he can remember Growing up in Michigan he spent countless hours lost in stories discovering worlds beyond his own backyard This day he s bringing that same passion to San Diego but with a twist His online bookstore Aveson launched in July is about more than just selling books It s about giving back I needed to marry my love of reading with my desire to help others not only in my immediate public but around the country Arenz commented And he means it Aveson donates percent of its profits to schools and libraries in the communities where its books are sold On top of that for every books purchased a tree is planted So far more than trees have taken root thanks to teaming up with the Arbor Day Foundation and Trees for the Future I think about it like this one large tree can supply a day s worth of oxygen for four people and absorb over pounds of CO annually Arenz announced It s a small action with a big impact Aveson isn t just about the feel-good factor though Its catalog boasts over titles across fiction and nonfiction and it s easy to browse from home Beyond books Arenz has added thoughtful extras like journals puzzles literary-themed games bookmarks and eco-conscious apparel all designed to delight readers while supporting a bigger mission We may not reliably match Amazon s prices Arenz declared But we offer something they don t the knowledge that your purchase makes a direct meaningful impact on both the locality and the milieu Running a bookstore and giving back might sound like enough but Arenz also finds time to embrace the San Diego lifestyle He hikes mountain bikes goes camping and enjoys trivia nights often with his two kids and their French bulldog Jane in tow And of syllabus reading remains at the center of it all From a bestselling novel to a quirky pair of literary socks every purchase at Aveson is about more than just the item itself It s about planting a tree supporting local schools and making the world a little brighter one book at a time New customers can even sign up for percent off their first order making it easy to start shopping and giving back without delay For those who want to read with purpose Aveson is just a click away https www aveson store