Owner Catherine Maas plans to open Bookbinders Basalt in June at the Willits Town Center in Basalt, Colo., Aspen Daily News reported. The new bookshop will occupy space next to Midland Clothing Co., and feature book selections for adults and children, magazines, gift items and toys. The store is focusing on areas of local interest, including Western and mountain-themed merchandise.
An announcement of the opening noted that owner Maas "has a unique vision for how a small bookstore can thrive and enhance our community," and "the space is meant to evoke a gracious, old-time bookstore with room to browse, settle into a seat or plop on the floor for kids' story hour."