MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP Mich. (WLNS) – Schuler Books within the Meridian Mall is making an enormous transfer… throughout the corridor. The bookstore will quickly be the place the previous Mattress Tub and Past was, and other people say they can not watch for it to open.
The shop’s advertising and marketing supervisor, Elizabeth Bosscher, says the shop shut down on Monday to start out the transferring course of and it has been reassuring to see how many individuals need this non permanent near be over ASAP.
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“We know that the community was a little sad that we had to close but we hope that they’re also really excited,” Bosscher mentioned.
Many reminiscences have been revamped the 20+ years Schuler Books has been within the mall. Quickly, individuals can proceed making reminiscences, simply 20 steps down the corridor.
“We’ve been here for a long time and we plan to continue to be here for a long time,” Bosscher mentioned.
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Bosscher mentioned they’ve been eager to improve the shop for round a 12 months now and the Mattress Tub and Past spot opening up was excellent.
“This space is larger than our old space and just refreshed. And ready for another 20 years hopefully,” Bosscher mentioned.
Extra room means extra books. Bosscher mentioned there shall be an occasion house as nicely.
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“We think that will be a great opportunity to bring more authors to the Okemos community, maybe bigger name authors,” Bosscher mentioned.
In fact, the brand new retailer has to have the long-lasting Schuler Books Cafe, however this one has much more seating.
“Our old cafe always filled up and sometimes it was hard to come by a table so we will have a few more tables,” Booscher mentioned.
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The neighborhood has made it clear how a lot they love the bookstore. The shop solely plans to be shut down for a couple of extra days to complete transferring, however the anticipation is killing their regulars.
“We are sad we had to interrupt their routines for a little bit but so glad we get to be part of their routines and daily life and we will be able to resume that in our new space soon,” Bosscher mentioned.
The individuals concerned mentioned the transfer goes clean they usually count on Schuler Books to start out its new chapter someday inside the second week of February.
