Ruby's Books, an independent bookstore in Folsom, Calif., is opening today. Owned by Stacy Gould, Ruby's has 2,200 square feet of space "full of new books for all ages," she told Good Day Sacramento, which took a tour of the store that included a chat with Gould's son, who was painting a mural in the children's section, and a visit with the store's friendly, four-legged namesake. Another highlight: a special table display of books for kids and adults about late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Ruby's Books has been selling online via Bookshop.org and carries "a highly curated selection of new books from many genres. We strive to create a space that will make readers of all ages want to come back again and again to fuel their love of books."
Stacy Gould said that she doesn't have bookselling experience, "but it has already led to me meeting so many wonderful people and their enthusiasm is absolutely contagious! We dream that Ruby's Books will be a true asset to our community, that it will eventually serve as a community gathering space and a place to encourage dialog. My biggest hope is that kids will fall in love with our children's section and remember Ruby's as the initial impetus for their lifelong love of reading!"