Sisters Books & Nooks will open officially tomorrow, September 9, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Corridor Business Journal reported.
Located at 1612 C St. SW, Suite A, in the city's Czech Village neighborhood, the bookstore will emphasize genre fiction, banned books, local authors, and LGBTQIA+ voices. At opening there will be self-serve coffee and tea, and co-owners Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson plan to add wine to the offerings in the future. The store's event plans include author appearances, book clubs, trivia nights, craft activities, and cabaret performances.
Danielson told the Corridor Business Journal that the store has a "very lived-in vibe," with a lot of vintage decor. There are also "cozy touches like a fireplace, candelabra sconces, and plush chairs. We want you to relax your shoulders when you walk in the front door."
Sharar said she and Danielson "wanted to create a place where people can hang out, decompress, and find community, not just buy a book and leave. Especially with the political climate right now, members of marginalized groups especially need places where they are comfortable and safe to be themselves. We are unapologetic about our inclusive beliefs and our merchandise reflects that."