Booktique Unlimited will open a bricks-and-mortar store in Summit, Ill., later this summer, the Regional News reported. The new and used bookstore will carry general-interest titles for all ages and will occupy a space at 7420 W. Archer Ave. Spanish-language titles will be available, and owner Amanda Maria Barrios will also carry mugs, bookmarks, e-reader accessories, and other book-related items.
Barrios will host a grand opening for the bookstore on August 29, which will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, raffles, giveaways, and treats. Looking ahead, she plans to create book clubs as well as a Little Free Library, teacher wishlists, and a loyalty program for frequent customers.
After debuting as a mobile pop-up store, Booktique Unlimited opened a location inside of Painted Tree Boutiques in Naperville, Ill. In April, however, that business closed and filed for bankruptcy, leaving Barrios searching for a new home for her store.
"I found a rental on Facebook Marketplace," Barrios told the Regional News. "I reached out with my idea and they loved it."
Barrios added: "We plan to be open for as long as the community will have and support us."