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| Blue Cypress's old storefront | |
After 13 years in its original location, Blue Cypress Books in New Orleans, La., is moving across the street to a new, larger space at 8123 Oak Street.
Owner Elizabeth Ahlquist and her team closed the old store on Sunday and will reopen in the new space on August 7. They plan to celebrate with a grand opening event on the same day featuring libations and a book signing with author Jim Gabour (Meow, Monsieur!: The French Felines of New Orleans).
The new location spans two floors, allowing Blue Cypress Books to greatly expand its selection of both new and used titles. There will also be a dedicated space at the new shop for author events, readings and other gatherings. They plan to re-create the original store's "eclectic, cozy and welcoming atmosphere" in the new space.
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| The interior of the new store in progress. | |
Ahlquist said it was "time for Blue Cypress Books to evolve into the bookstore it was meant to be," noting that the extra space at the new location will allow the team to "finally do all of the things we've dreamed of doing."
LeeAnna Callon, the store's event coordinator and manager, added that Blue Cypress Books will be able to expand its event calendar as well. "Our new space will allow us to have bigger events and more of them in a beautiful, climate-controlled setting, without having to worry if we'll get rained on."