Nook & Press bookstore will open tomorrow, October 25, at 3566 Knickerbocker Rd. in San Angelo, Tex. The new bookstore and book lounge, owned by Jaton Hampton, is described as "a space where stories come alive... a bookstore designed for connection, curiosity, and imagination.... Browse our carefully curated shelves, explore the whimsical children's nook, and discover cozy corners to read, work, or simply unwind."
Last week, a store post on Facebook noted: "Never say never. Never say you can't do something. All things are possible. We opened an entire bookstore (with ZERO experience) in less than 2 months. Pretty dang proud. Also, we will do a SOFT opening next Saturday, October 25th. We say SOFT because we have a lot of space and our shelves are not as full as we'd like but we know it will take time and we hope that you will give us some grace. Mark your calendars and come hang with us next Saturday!"
San Angelo native Hampton spoke with the Concho Observer earlier this month and shared a sneak peek at the space, noting that she sees Nook & Press as "a space for people to come, grab a coffee and a book, bring a friend, and get some work done" all while exploring a passion for turning the page."
She added that preserving the city's charm and small business spirit is part of what inspired her in this venture: "We have a really strong love for supporting small businesses.... It's great when we can get the big names to come here--but it's the small businesses of our town that make us so unique."
Describing Nook & Press as "spacious yet intimate," the Concho Observer wrote that "the shop was still being transformed, but the vision of a dark academia reading wonderland was already coming together: classic floral art hangs above rows of shelves, and jewel-toned velvet couches invite you to settle in with your favorite murder mystery and a hot tea. And there's a lovely little meeting room in the back for book clubs, friends, dates--you name it."