Composition Shop, a general-interest bookstore selling all new titles, opened April 3 in Longmont, Colo.
The 2,500-square-foot store has a bend toward literary titles and small imprints, as well as a selection of cookbooks and art and design books. Its nonbook offerings include chocolates and stationery, and in the weeks ahead the shop will begin hosting author appearances, book and writing groups, and a variety of music and community-based events.
Owner Greeley Sachs, a longtime Longmont resident, said she decided to open the bookstore after one of the town's two used bookstores closed in 2024. "I have always loved books and bookstores and for many years there hasn't been a store in our city where one could buy new books," explained Sachs, who is also a small-scale real estate developer. "It's my hope that the presence of a new bookshop on our Main St. will encourage foot traffic and contribute to our downtown's economic strength."
Sachs has hired veteran bookseller Scott Foley to manage the store, and they have a shop dog named Timber. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for April 26, Independent Bookstore Day.