Lit Actually, a romance- and fantasy-focused bookstore, opened earlier this summer in Baldwinsville, N.Y., This Is CNY reported.
Located at 25 Syracuse St., Lit Actually shares the building with a restaurant called Olive's Eatery and eight other woman-owned boutiques. Within the fantasy and romance umbrella, owner Kelly Vann emphasizes local and diverse authors.
Alongside books, she carries tote bags, vinyl stickers, bookmarks, and other sidelines. Her event plans include book clubs, paint-and-sip nights, and book bedazzling workshops, held at Olive's Eatery. She also takes Lit Actually out into the community via pop-up appearances.
Vann told This Is CNY that the bookstore's focus on romance and fantasy comes from her own personal interest in the genres as well as her desire not to step on the toes of established bookstores in Central New York.
The bookstore officially made its debut on July 18, with Vann reporting that there was a line outside the building. The store has continued to meet with a strong response ever since, Vann added.