When the impending closure of Harbor Books in Sag Harbor, N.Y., was announced last year, owner Taylor Rose Berry said she was seeking "a creative solution" to keep the business going. The Independent reported that Berry is now "reimagining 'a petite world of magic' where books, tea, and herbs coexist, and has a Kickstarter campaign up and running to realize her dream."
More than half of the $25,000 goal has been met through the "Next Chapter for Harbor Books" fundraising page. In a new location at 51 Division Street, Berry & Co. "will feature a curated selection of books, botanicals and tea, combining all of the successful elements of Harbor Books."
"I am truly beyond excited to welcome everyone into the new space," said Berry. "I was hesitant to take a space off Main Street, but when I saw the cathedral ceilings and the incredible light and the deck, I knew we could make the space a destination and our new home. The next chapter for us is going to be magical and I've always said that the store felt like it belonged to the community.... We plan on opening in May before the season kicks off, and we hope to see friends, old and new."