Briar's Edge Bookery opened in Granger, Ind., in April, the South Bend Tribune reported.
The bookstore, which sells new and used titles for all ages, occupies a renovated pole barn at 12933 Indiana-23. Briar's Edge has a dedicated children's section, and the space is decorated to evoke a garden library, while the name is inspired by the Br'er Rabbit folktales. In addition to books, owners Shira and Cameron Nugent carry a variety of bookish merchandise and accessories.
The Nugents explained that their career in bookselling grew out of the decision to homeschool their daughter. As Shira Nugent researched older teaching methods, she discovered vintage children's literature, and the Nugents began collecting books from estate sales. They started selling some of those titles online before they decided to open a bricks-and-mortar store.
Once they decided to take the plunge, they got the bookstore up and running in only four months. And while some aspects of the store remain a work-in-progress, the owners told the South Bend Tribune, Briar's Edge has been received very well.
"The community showed us right away that we were going to be good here," Cameron Nugent said.