Literarity Book Shop, featuring "new, used, rare and unusual titles," is opening today in El Paso, Tex., at 5411 N. Mesa in the Peppertree Square shopping center. Owners Bill and Mary Anna Clark describe Literarity as a place "for both serious bibliophiles and casual readers," El Paso Inc. reported.
"Everything is going to be eclectic, and everything is going to constantly change," Bill Clark said, noting that the 6,000 books in the 1,100-square-foot retail space are only the tip of their inventory iceberg. "Some people have questioned our business sense and even our sanity. They question the viability of a bookstore like this. However, a far greater number of people say they can't wait to get in."
Comparing the shop's ambiance with the slow-food movement, he noted: "We want this to be a peaceful browsing experience."