Among this week's openings are the Tiger’s Den bookstore/bar in St. Joseph, Mo. And, in other news, Lancaster, Pa., bookstore Aaron's Books is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
Openings & Closings
The Tiger’s Den Opens in St. Joseph, Mo.: Brian Meyers’s latest venture is a bookstore/bar with used books, craft cocktails, beer, and wine. Earlier he opened the Lucky Tiger, a vintage clothing and record store.
Apple Valley Books Closes in Winthrop, Maine: The closing of the two-decade-old bookstore leaves the Augusta area without an independent bookstore.
Dover’s Bell, Book, & Candle to Close July 24: After 14 years the pagan bookstore is closing its doors. Owners Ivo Dominguez and James Welch are looking to sell both the 1,800 sq. ft. store and the three-story building.
Other News
Aaron’s Books Turns 10: The Lancaster County, Pa., bookstore is celebrating its first decade today with cake, presents, and a birthday party/book signing with A.S. King.
Joe’s Place Adds More Than Books to Greenville, S.C.: lnspired by the Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar in Asheville, Alix and Mary Bernard opened a bookstore and wine bar two years ago.
“Paradise Lost” to Become “Alan’s Used Books”: The downtown Rome, Ga., bookstore will get a new name later this summer to reflect the breadth of its gently used inventory.
Kicks Mix Books Benefits from Newark, Ohio, Revival: The one-year-old bookstore, which offers employment and on-the-job training to people with disabilities, is helping bring back the downtown and will soon have an open-air farmer’s market next door. re.
Once Upon a Time Celebrates Algorithm Alternative Day: The 49-year-old Montrose, Calif., bookstore is celebrating its independence with games, a wheel of fortune for special prizes, and a photo booth to take your picture with a favorite book.
