Mermaid Books will open in a limited capacity in Milford, Conn., later this month, prior to a mid-June grand opening, the Register Citizen reported.
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| Kristin Mascia, owner of Mermaid Books. | |
Located at 22 Broad St. #9, the bookstore spans about 700 square feet and will sell general-interest titles for all ages. The inventory will consist primarily of new titles, with a small collection of gently used books available. Additionally, the store will carry a variety of bookish gifts and toys. Event plans include book clubs, author signings, and writing workshops.
Owner Kristin Mascia, who has a background as a journalist and editor, moved to Milford in 2021. She felt the downtown needed a new bookstore, and chose to open one herself.
"We're trying to create a space for not just families, but for everyone to come and be delighted by the things they see on the shelves, and have a place to hang out," Mascia told the Register Citizen.