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Craig and Tina Rock have opened Sophie's Books and Puzzles at 345 Cornelia St. in Plattsburgh, N.Y. The Press-Republican reported that the Rocks "have a similar venture at University Mall in Burlington [Vt.], but decided to open in Plattsburgh to be closer to home."
"We're excited to work in our hometown again," Craig Rock said, noting that they plan to work with local authors and one area of focus will be books that cover the region's rich history. "More and more people are becoming aware of that. The history and biography books sell really well in Burlington. I think that will do well here."
"We've worked with the public a lot; I really enjoy meeting new people," he added, noting that the store's name is in recognition of his grandmother, a real "people person."
The 3,200-square-foot space "required minimal renovation over the past month, as the landlord had done a lot of work for the previous tenant," the Press-Republican wrote, noting: "A wide bank of windows on the north side of the building floods the interior with light, while the pastel wall and floor colors provide a relaxing atmosphere."