📚✨ Hola, we’re Stephy and Gary! We’ve been having the most amazing time as being the new booksellers at The Open Book this week, 17th - 23rd July 2023.
Our journey began way back in 2007 when I was in high school (Stephy) and had an economics project to create a business. I dreamed up “The Nook,” a cosy bookshop nestled in a quaint village cottage. Little did I know that in April 2017, fate would lead me to an article about running a bookshop in a small Scottish village. It felt too good to be true, and Gary thought I was crazy, but he trusted me and we booked our place at the end of the 3 year waiting list.
And so we waited.
If you’ve done the math(s - Gary) you might be ahead of me here. In the months leading up to our visit came a little snag called COVID-19 and just 2 days before we were set to leave we were all put into lockdown.
And so we waited…
We began to worry that The Open Book couldn’t possibly live up to 6 years of expectations, but after just two days you can believe me when I say every second of waiting was worth it! 💖 We’ve been fully embracing this wholesome place, engaging with the amazing locals, and adorning our quaint bookshop with love. 🌸
Tuesday, 18th July 2023 at 1:30 pm, we swung open our doors for the very first time, and it was nothing short of a dream come true. 📖
A little about me - I’m originally from Miami, Florida, but I’ve been calling England home for 15 years now. We’ve been living in the picturesque beauty of Shropshire for 9 wonderful years, absolutely loving it! 🐑 🌳
Gary and I have a love story that feels like it’s straight out of a novel - we met online when I was 15, and the day after I turned 18, I packed my bags and moved across the pond to be with him. As they say, the rest is history! 💛
So, if you find yourself in the area, we’d love it if you dropped by to say hi, and share in the joy of books with us today from 9 am to 5 pm. It’s our last day here!
And don’t forget, furry friends are encouraged too! 🐶 💛 Stephy & Gary
