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Wildbird Bookshop will open this spring as part of the Homestead at Hog Mountain development, which is currently under construction in Mulberry, Ga. What Now Atlanta reported that co-owners Jamie and Kristi Cain, who launched their business last summer as an online operation, "have been looking to open their own bookstore for a long time. Now, they will finally realize that dream."
Jamie Cain said they are targeting Mother's Day weekend in May for the opening, adding that the store's name was inspired by Wendell Berry's story "The Wild Birds," which discusses membership in a community. "We think books foster conversation, connection and community. Wildbird is born out of that."
The 1,400-square-foot shop will feature a curated collection of books that the Cains recommend or would like to read, along with a dedicated children's area. Other offerings will include gifts, stationery, puzzles, and games. Hosting events like book groups is also part of the plan.
"We want to bring people together around books and ideas," Cain noted. "We did a few pop-ups in the fall and got to meet a lot of people who are excited to have a bookstore in the community. We look forward to having people wander in, spend time and have good conversations."