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| DaRonn Washington at the Book Nook | |
The Book Nook, an independent bookstore offering new and used titles for all ages, opened two weeks in Papillion, Neb., the Omaha World-Herald reported. Prior to opening The Book Nook, owner DaRonn Washington sold books online, at flea markets and at a booth in Omaha's Mega Mart.
Washington told the World-Herald that he's been pleasantly surprised by the community's warm welcome. "The mayor came by the other day, leaders of the Chamber of Commerce came by, a lot of the other vendors here, shop owners here [are] recommending and sending people down here."
He found a suitable location after roughly five years of testing the waters and getting a feel for the local market. He chose the location, at 118 N. Washington St. in Papillion, he explained, because there were no other independent bookstores in the immediate area.
In addition to books, the Book Nook carries DVDs, games and puzzles. Within a few weeks he plans to start buying books from community members.
"I am looking forward to being a part of the community from the standpoint of people coming in," Washington said. "And I live for the excitement that's on somebody's face when they see the book that they're looking for. That is what makes my day."