Spell Books, an all-ages bookstore with an emphasis on hosting writing workshops, has opened in Littleton, Colo., the Littleton Independent reported.
Co-owners Corey Dahl and Amanda Boldenow opened the bookstore at 2376 W. Main St. in December and held a grand opening party for the store on January 19. The general-interest inventory includes many books that Boldenow and Dahl have read and loved, but moving forward they plan to adjust the inventory based on what their community likes to read. Alongside books, customers can find tarot card decks, journals, and candles.
The co-owners first met during an intensive writing workshop, and through Spell Books they offer creative writing workshops for both children and adults. They also host a book club, and on Mondays, the store is open by appointment for tarot card readings.
"Our idea behind this is not just to be a store where you buy a book, and then you go home and you read the book and you don't talk to anyone about the book," Dahl told the Independent. "We want this to be a place where you can come and talk to a stranger and get recommendations from them.... We want it to feel like you're browsing your best friend's bookcase."
"I think my favorite part is just knowing that I have found something that I want to do and be part of until I'm too old to do it," Boldenow added. "We're just surrounded by what we love again."