Following its closure in December, the Paper Crane Bookstore in Two Rivers, Wis., will reopen this year under new ownership as Uncorked Book Lounge, per the Herald Times Reporter.
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The bookstore will stay in the same storefront at 1610 Washington St., and new owner Carrie Paczkowski plans to open later in the spring. Uncorked Book Lounge will feature books, gifts, and a wine bar.
Previous owners Rebecca and Kyle Crane started Paper Crane as a pop-up bookstore before eventually moving into a bricks-and-mortar location. When they announced the closure last year, they cited financial difficulties as well as a desire to start a new chapter in their lives. Rebecca Crane wrote of Paczkowski: "Kyle and I are so happy and excited for Carrie, and we can't wait to support her new business."
Paczkowski thanked community members for a warm welcome, adding: "I especially want to thank Rebecca and Kyle Crane as they have been so helpful and generous with their knowledge. I will be working hard to get Uncorked Book Lounge open as soon as possible but in the meantime, keep following our socials for updates."