LIT Bookbar, a bookstore and cocktail bar, opened earlier this month in Richmond, Tex., Houston Public Media reported.
Located at 611 Jackson St., Suite B, the shop carries a general-interest inventory of new titles and serves a variety of cocktails. Owner Jillian Reed told HPM she was inspired to open a bookstore and bar because of a book club she joined during the pandemic. "I just kind of had the thought--'everybody needs this, not just moms in a specific neighborhood,' " Reed recalled.
Book clubs are a big part of Reed's event plans, as are open mics, silent reading clubs, and more. Reed held a grand opening celebration for the bookstore on March 7, and since then, Reed and her team have been "absolutely shocked" and "grateful" for the enthusiasm the store has received.
Reed added that she was "excited about the future because I have found this community of people that have a similar goal."