The Books Cellar, a bookstore, wine bar, and coffee shop, will open in Jacksonville, Fla., this spring, reported Business Debut.
Owners Patrick and Sandra Madigan have found a 3,400 square-foot space for the bookstore at 3861 Hendricks Ave. At opening it will have a book inventory of about 1,100 titles, consisting mostly of adult books in genres like travel, food and wine, and fiction; a selection of young adult titles will be available too. The Madigans have hired librarian Mandy Heaton to curate the book inventory and organize book events.
The Books Cellar's beverage options will include beer and wine as well as coffee and other nonalcoholic options. For food, there will be pastries, charcuterie, breads, and assorted breakfast items. The store will have space to accommodate 54 guests. In addition, there will be a private meeting room with telecommunications capabilities and seating for 12 that customers will be able to book.
Patrick Madigan told Business Debut, "We wanted to have a community-based gathering place where people could come together and have a nice atmosphere, nothing rushed, nothing too fancy, just to sit back, enjoy some good coffee, some good wine, and a good book."
The owners are eyeing a mid-April opening.