Just One More Chapter, a bookstore focused on romance and fantasy titles, will open in September at 14 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, N.Y., near Saratoga Springs and Lake George, the Chronicle reported. Owner Ashley Brownell, who grew up in Florida and moved to the area when she was 17, said she chose the store's name "because I always say I'm going to read just one more and then I'm up until 3 a.m."
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| Ashley Brownell outside her new storefront. | |
Brownell added that she hopes the store will be "a place where the community can come together." Her vision includes author readings and partnering with neighboring businesses for other promotions.
She gained business experience with "I Don't Have Time for That," a food blog on InstaPot cooking that she sold after 10 years. "So I was looking for a new project," Brownell noted. "I just love romance books. This is my passion. The world can always use a little more love."
Her husband, Mike Saville, is a carpenter and they are doing the build-out together. A fall opening is anticipated, with a target date of September 21.
In June, Brownell had posted on Facebook: "At Just One More Chapter, we believe in the transformative power of love stories to uplift, inspire, and comfort. Our shelves are adorned with tales of passion, resilience, and hope, penned by talented authors who capture the essence of human connection with grace and allure. From steamy romances that set hearts racing to tender stories that tug at heartstrings, our curated collection is a treasure trove for romance aficionados seeking their next literary escape."