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Naomi Segal —
Fabulous selection of books, including huge kid section. Large LGBTQ selection, multiple books with characters of color,
We started with a very simple idea: open an independent bookstore and event space that reflects and supports the community. A year later, A Novel Idea opened. We hope to create and foster a space of diversity and inclusivity, and want to help our customers fall in love with books, either for the first time or the millionth.
At A Novel Idea we believe
Nina Brunetti —
First time being at a bookstore that clearly had unwelcoming vibes, staff showed 0 interest in being helpful in anyway. And