Following its soft opening last month, BookLOVE held a grand opening last Saturday in Jamestown, N.C., Yes! Weekly reported.
Located at 702D W. Main St., BookLOVE spans about 750 square feet and carries new and used titles for all ages, with an emphasis on fiction. There is an exchange program for customers to trade in books for store credit for used books, and owner Deena Clarkson, a retired teacher, has also started an adult book club.
"This is a place to come and slow down," Clarkson told Yes! Weekly. "Our store is peaceful and personal. It is a kinder, gentler place to get books."
Clarkson said she's always wanted to open a bookstore of her own, specifically in Jamestown, as it had no independent bookstore. Her store had its soft opening in mid-April and its grand opening on May 2. Those festivities included a storytime session, author signing, and live music performance.
In the months ahead, Clarkson plans to add a children's book club to the store's offerings, and eventually, she would like to expand the bookstore through the addition of a cafe.