Grapevine’s first independent bookstore is now open.
Talking Animals Books held its grand opening Feb. 7.
Founder and co-owner Katy Lemieux said she came up with the idea in the summer to open an independent bookstore. Lemieux and co-owner Valerie Walizadeh raised the money within a few weeks through the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.
The store is an "indie," or independent, bookstore, meaning it is owned by an individual rather than a corporation. She said the store will not only sell books, but will host events, book readings and other opportunities to engage with books.
