This darling independent bookstore recently opened and I'm so glad we finally had the opportunity to explore it.
The owner, Melissa, began her bookselling career in a vintage VW Van named Dewey, that she'd drive to local events selling books and trinkets as her mobile store. She has even hosted book club meetups at wineries (Vine) and restaurants yet now focuses on her brick-and-mortar storefront. I wish I would have been able to see her in action with Dewey.
I am a fan of independent bookstores. I can't believe Temecula is so LITERARY that there are two of them in town. That, along with Barnes and Noble, makes this little town pretty special for bibliophiles!Unlike sprawling B & N, Melissa's shop is quite cozy (and until signage gets installed, a little difficult to find- 41789 Nicole Lane Ste. B5).Why open this place? "Bookstores have always been an escape and sanctuary for me, and I’ve dreamt about having my own for a very long time," Melissa said. "I’ve longed for a place I could take my kids to that’s not a commercial bookstore but an indie, a local spot where kids and families could gather and take their time looking through all the pages and colors and shapes of all the spines stacked in their favorite nooks and crannies."What makes this store extra special to me is the fact that Melissa is married to my dear friend Lori Sue's nephew. What fun!“Bookshops are dreams built of wood and paper.
They are time travel and escape and knowledge and power.
They are, simply put, the best of places.”
– Jen Campbell
And what novel did I choose? My Fair Frauds by Jennifer Thorne and Lee Kelly. "This is a Gilded Age historical fiction novel about two female con artists, Alice and Cora, who team up in 1884 New York City to execute an elaborate revenge plot against the robber barons who ruined Alice's family. The story follows Alice, posing as a deposed duchess, and Cora, a magician's assistant, as they use their skills in a Pygmalion-style transformation to swindle the wealthy elite through high-society events, blending historical figures like Ward McAllister with a clever, fast-paced caper."
Life is better in a bookstore!
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My kind of place!!!
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