- November 12, 2024
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Novel Tea Book Shop in Ormond Beach will participate in the 11th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day.
Novel Tea Book Shop will be hosting its first Independent Bookstore Day on April 27, featuring 12 local authors who will be showcasing their books and will be available to chat with customers as they shop, according to a press release. There will also be a selfie photo booth, themed for book lovers, a "Spring Blind Date with a Books," and a raffle for a basket catered to lovers of books. The book shop, located at 150 Tomoka Ave. inside The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
“Novel Tea Book Shop is so excited to participate in our first Independent Bookstore Day," owner Stephanie Gonter said. "This community has supported us so much in our first year of business and we can’t wait to return the favor with a super fun experience for everyone. This day is truly a thank you to our amazing community. Come out and meet our local authors, buy their books, and support indie."
Novel Tea Book Shop was founded in April 2023 as a pop-up bookstore.
Independent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) was established in 2013 to promote, celebrate, and highlight the value of the Independent bookstore community, the press release states. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year, there are over 900 stores participating across the country.