Brackish Books, which had operated a mobile book trailer for the past year, hosted an official ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration on June 6 for its new bricks-and-mortar location at 110 N. Liberty St. in Centreville, Md.
"For owner Liz Gilbert, of Kent Island, it was all a dream come true," My Eastern Shore Md. reported, adding that as a lifelong book lover, Gilbert said a collective space for people to gather and talk about their favorite authors and page turners has always been the goal. A centralized physical storefront will further provide space for the community to meet.
She added that solidifying the value of reading and the need for independent bookstores, the community's recognition and enthusiasm has been validating, noting that with the cozy new space, she hopes to prevent decision fatigue often found with overwhelming selections. "We want reading to be accessible to everybody," she said.
Gilbert recently won third place in the local entrepreneurial Upper Shore STRT1UP Roadshow, "recognized for bringing a diverse selection of new and used books to Eastern Shore communities, and providing a local reader-focused gathering spot," My Eastern Shore Md. noted.
The Brackish Books mobile book trailer will continue to appear around the community.