Obodo Serendipity Books, an all-ages bookstore with new and used titles, will open tomorrow, September 7, in Stratford, Conn., News 12 Connecticut reported.
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Located at 3588 Main St., the bookstore carries a general-interest inventory with an emphasis on diverse titles and encouraging social and emotional development. There are gifts and sidelines sourced from local makers, and the store's event plans include author events, book clubs, and community meals. Customers are welcome to relax, read, and have some free coffee or tea.
Owner and writer Nikkya Hargrove, whose memoir Mama will be published by Algonquin on October 15, told News 12 that she wants community members "to walk through the doors knowing this is home. Whatever they have going on before they walked in, they can leave outside and we welcome them with open arms."
The grand-opening festivities on Saturday will include an appearance by Grace Lin, author and illustrator of Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods, and free ice cream for the first 50 children.