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Semicolon Bookstore, an independent bookstore featuring a gallery space for local artists, has opened in Chicago, Ill., owner Danielle Mullen announced. Mullen, a local entrepreneur and author, said she was inspired by her love of reading in museums.
"I wanted literature and art to kinda collide and create this experience that would further connect the two worlds--or at least cause a lover of one to want to know more about the other," explained Mullen.
The gallery space is located downstairs from the bookstore, and each month a different artist will be in residence there. Plans for book events, meanwhile, include author readings, book signings and more.
The store had its soft opening on June 8, and has nearly a week of grand-opening festivities scheduled from July 9 to July 13.