Magnolia & Main Books in Ridgeway, Va., which announced in January that it would be closing its bricks-and-mortar location and switching to a pop-up model, will remain open after all. Owner Traci Knight Morton had said that she made the decision primarily because of her parents' health concerns and the unpredictable nature of her caregiving responsibilities.
Over the weekend, however, Morton posted on the store's Facebook page: "I've got some exciting news! I will not be closing the storefront after all! As you know, I had made the announcement last month to close the storefront and only do pop-ups, due to more time needed with my parents.
"I have been inundated with offers to help so that I can do both. Y'all have literally made me cry at the support and love you've shown. Many of you have been in the same position with caring for parents while working full time, and understand the need to be there for them. You all have shown that I'm not alone in this, and that this really is Ridgeway's bookstore, not my own.
"Some days the hours will be erratic, depending on help and what's going on with life outside the bookstore. For now the weekly schedule will remain Thursday through Saturday. I will update social media with any daily changes that need to be made. I can't repeat enough how much I appreciate every single one of you. Thank you for your loyalty, your purchases, your shares, friendship, and grace."