‘Book brigade’: US town forms human chain to move 9,100 books one-by-one

In Chelsea, Michigan, hundreds of residents joined forces to help move a local bookstore's 9,100 books by forming a human chain. The "book brigade" passed each title from Serendipity Books' former location directly to the correct shelves in its new storefront. The owner, Michelle Tuplin, said this practical method allowed everyone to participate and share thoughts about the books. The move took less than two hours, much quicker than using a moving company, and the community hopes to have the bookstore open within two weeks. Chelsea is known for neighborly support, as reflected in this collective effort.