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Page 158 Books, Wake Forest, N.C., is moving into larger space in the Renaissance Center plaza, about two blocks from its current location. The new 1,600-square-foot location is being built out.
The only problem: Page 158 Books must be out of its current space by May 1, before the new space will be ready. "We are considering all alternatives at the moment," owner Dave Lucey wrote. A likely scenario is to "get a storage container and a tent and set it up in the parking lot of our new place."
Still, the new space will be worth the wait. It's 150 square feet larger than Page 158's current space. Before it opens, Lucey is planning "a more thoughtful layout" for various categories, the kids' section and the event space, a contrast to the current store layout, which is "challenging" because of various walls and stairwells.
"We will be able to accommodate more people for events in the new space just by fixing those layout issues and are adding a small bar area so we can sell beer and wine," Lucey added. The new location also has "air conditioning that works," adequate parking, and a bowling alley and "a very popular restaurant" as neighbors.