Books & More Bookstore, a new and used bookstore with titles for all ages, held a grand opening last month in Missouri City, Tex., the Fort Bend Star reported.
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Owned by brother-and-sister team Michael and Marissa Matherne, the bookstore is located at 3340 FM 1902 Rd., Suite 13. It carries a general-interest inventory highlighting children's books and local authors, along with puzzles, games, and other gift items.
The Mathernes host storytime sessions and author appearances, with an event featuring a dozen local authors scheduled for Saturday. Early next year the owners plan to launch a membership program that will provide discounts and other benefits.
Marissa and Michael Matherne are both lifelong residents of Fort Bend County, in which Missouri City resides. Prior to opening the bookstore, Michael Matherne spent eight years as an elementary school teacher.
"I have a love for teaching as well as a love for books and community," Matherne told the Fort Bend Star. "I wanted to bring the classroom to the community. That's why I started Books & More... a bookstore that offered learning opportunities and community events in addition to selling books."