The Book Club Salida, which has been operating as a pop-up bookshop, will open a physical storefront in March at 129 W. Sackett Ave. in Salida, Colo. The Mountain Mail reported that owners Deb Bass O'Brien and Samantha "have been cleaning the space up since they got their lease February 1."
"We don't have to haul the books around anymore," Bass O'Brien noted, adding that the new space will allow them to expand inventory. They will also feature a couple of "nooks" in the shop and a children's corner. She anticipates that visitors will enjoy the browsing aspect of the shop.
Bahn added: "I love having conversation about what we're currently reading." She added that since she and Bass O'Brien are both teachers, "it will be exciting for us to have another space for kids to find community."
Bahn and Bass O'Brien have been public school educators in Salida for more than 15 years. The bookstore's website notes: "In addition to new and used books, we will offer author visit, book club memberships and meetings, locals’ specials, private book club events, kids’ programming, and more! We are looking forward to being a community space celebrating literacy and conversation."