The Chapter Books & Gifts has opened in Lufkin, Tex., the Lufkin Daily News reported.
The all-ages, general-interest bookstore is located at 420 S. First St. and also carries gifts, greeting cards, and party supplies. A small selection of used titles is available, and the Chapter accepts donations of used books.
Owner Crystal Sepulvado held a grand-opening celebration for the store on Saturday, June 14, that included a signing with author Erin Cuccio and a pop-up appearance from a local flower shop. She told the Lufkin Daily News that the opening festivities were a hit. Customers gave plenty of positive feedback and the store sold more than 200 books.
The Chapter Books & Gifts resides next door to a hair salon owned by Sepulvado's sister. Sepulvado had always wanted to open a bookstore in Lufkin, and when she looked at the vacant space, thought it would be "the perfect place for a bookstore."