Troubadour Booksellers, an all-ages, general-interest bookstore selling all new titles, will open in Charlotte, N.C., this October. Located at 1721 Sardis Rd. N., Suite 7C, in East Charlotte, the store will span 1,600 square feet and showcase a diverse array of titles.
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Alongside more traditional inventory sections like bestsellers and classics, owner and manager Scott Tynes-Miller plans to feature sections curated by local community groups and nonprofits. There will be an assortment of book-related merchandise and his event plans include children's storytimes and author signings. He also hopes the bookstore will become a community hub and a place for residents to gather.
To help support the opening, Tynes-Miller has launched an Indiegogo campaign with a fundraising goal of $30,000. Tynes-Miller noted that the campaign is meant to bring the bookstore "past the finish line" and help fill out the opening inventory. So far, the campaign has raised $5,220.
"We are thrilled to bring Troubadour Booksellers to East Charlotte," said Tynes-Miller. "Our mission is to offer a curated selection of new books and provide a space where the community can gather and connect over their shared love of reading. We believe that an independent bookstore will fill a significant gap in this thriving neighborhood and support the growing families and diverse community in East Charlotte."
A resident of East Charlotte, Tynes-Miller has been a member of the city's theatre community for the past 15 years. He has acted in a number of theatre companies and, for the past eight years, has been a fundraising professional with Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Most recently he was the organization's associate director of development.
Tynes-Miller is planning to host a grand opening celebration in October, with further details to be announced.