After four months of renovations, Farley's Bookshop in New Hope, Pa., reopened on Independent Bookstore Day, the Bucks County Herald reported.
Last fall, longtime booksellers Julian Karhumaa, William and Kate Hastings, and Charlie Balfour purchased the bookstore, which has been in operation since 1967, and in January closed it so the building could undergo renovations. The bookstore received new walls, floors and a ceiling, and Kate Hastings told the Herald the space is now much more open, with better natural light.
Noting that the bookstore's building dates back to 1804, Karhumaa praised the team at Modern Recycled Spaces, which owns the building and planned and executed the renovations, saying they did "a remarkable job, nothing short of extraordinary."
William Hastings said the renovations "saved the building," and the store "wouldn't have been able to stay in town without their hard work, thoughtful planning and design."
"The community has supported us since 1967 and has supported us over the last four months," Balfour added. "We're excited to give back to them."