Literally Books will have its grand opening July 25 in New Paltz, N.Y. The bookstore will be a "curated book nook" inside of New Paltz's Water Street Market and will sell "new titles, cult classics, children's books and activity books, and the occasional rare books," said co-owners Robin Minkoff and Jane Liddle.
Liddle and Minkoff will carry bestsellers and popular nonfiction, along with small-press titles and "an erudite backlist." In addition to books, shoppers will be able to find a variety of journals and gifts.
Minkoff has a background in environmental and retail consulting, while Liddle has been in the book industry for 20 years, selling used and rare books online and at antique malls.
The store's grand opening celebration will run from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 25 and coincide with the Water St. Market's Fourth Friday event.