Congratulations to Thomas Roberts and Joseph Justin, who a month ago opened Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe in Warwick, N.Y., according to the Warwick Advertiser. The store stocks new, used and rare books and was "the dream" of the owners, who moved to the area last year.
"It became apparent very quickly that a small independent bookstore was the one big missing piece to the overall collective commercial shopping scene," Roberts told the Advertiser. "We believe people want to have the whole book experience back in their lives again. A place to come browse, feel, smell and simply enjoy a good book. The excitement from the residents at having a bookstore once again in Warwick has been overwhelming."
Roberts has retired as a stage manager, lighting and sound designer in off-Broadway theatre and cabaret. Justin is an actor and stunt man in film and television.
Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe is located at 31 Main St., Warwick, N.Y. 10990; 845-544-7183.