GUSTINE — In the heart of downtown Gustine, Scribble, Scrawl & Smirch Books is quickly becoming more than a storefront. “I selected Gustine as I wanted to build something for the community to come together,” she said. This shop is how I eat, pay my bills and survive.”Inside the store, Marie guides customers toward books that match their interests — even those who insist they’re not readers. Her message to the community is direct: “I believe in Gustine and want to create something amazing… I need the community’s support to grow. So come down, buy books.”Scribble, Scrawl & Smirch Books is located at 536 5th Street in downtown Gustine.