Posted on Facebook by Bluestocking Bookshop, Holland, Mich.: "You walk through the door and you hear a disembodied 'welcome in!' called from somewhere in the stacks. The smell hits next: a little old book, a little citrus and some sandalwood, a bit of fresh paint under it all. Someone hands you a tiny cupcake. Someone else compliments your tote bag. The lighting is suspiciously flattering.
"You were just going to browse, but suddenly you're laughing with a stranger about your favorite cozy fantasy novel. A stack of books you didn't plan on appears in your hands. There's a candle called 'Morning After' that you add to your growing stack. You're not the sidekick today. You are the main character, but even better, you are the main character in a bookshop. Join us for the Bluestocking Grand Reopening, Saturday, August 30 starting at 10 a.m. at our brand-new space in Holland."