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| Julie Saunders | |
Salty Pages opened March 20 in Cambria, Calif., the Tribune reported. Located at 2024 Main St., Salty Pages carries general-interest titles for all ages, along with stationery, jewelry, journals, and gifts. The store's opening inventory consisted of around 300 books to start; owner Julie Saunders plans to grow that number in the weeks ahead based on customer feedback while also making connections with the many authors and poets in the area.
The bookstore is one of several businesses within the Shops at the Garden Shed, a shopping complex that was originally built as a creamery.
"One unique aspect of the shop is our outdoor space behind the store, which includes both covered and open seating," Saunders told the Tribune. "We're developing it as a place where customers and community members can relax, read, and spend time together. Over time, we hope to use that space to host readings, gatherings, and other community events."
Prior to opening Salty Pages, Saunders managed a store within the same complex that focused on vintage and repurposed items. After working there for several years, "I felt ready to take that next step and build something of my own," Saunders explained. She knew it would involve "books, creativity, and community."
This coming Saturday, April 4, the bookstore will host an opening celebration featuring light refreshments throughout the day.