Pages & Pixels, a bookstore and movie rental shop, opened earlier this month in Big Rapids, Mich., the Pioneer reported.
Located at 605 S. 3rd Ave., Pages & Pixels sells new and used books, along with movies and video games, with rental options available.
"We're kind of a hodgepodge of a store," co-owner Chris Densmore told the Pioneer. "We're going to do a little bit of everything so that we have something for everybody. We're just looking forward to everybody coming out and giving us a try."
Densmore and his wife, Jessica Densmore, opened the store on May 10 with the help of their children. They wanted to provide local children and families with more things to do and to improve access to books.
Despite the proliferation of video streaming services, Densmore noted, renting DVDs is still a good option for people who live in areas with unreliable Internet access or for those who worry about inappropriate content on streaming services.
In the weeks ahead, the Densmores will add a space called Side Quest, which will include a small cafe, an area for playing board games, and room to display items made by local vendors.