The details
Owned by Lauren and Sean Richmond, Book Nerd features a wide selection of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, romantasy, mystery, thrillers, literary fiction and young adult fiction.
Lauren said the couple wanted to open a bookstore for a decade and decided the time was right when they noticed a resurgence in local bookstores.
“We wanted to create a place [for locals] to gather, learn and grow empathy,” Lauren said.
What sets the bookstore apart from its counterparts is its genre-first layout, with a wide variety of fantasy, science fiction and romantasy books featured prominently in the front of the store.
Book Nerd also boasts a gathering space in the back of the store where local residents can gather to read and host events. Currently, the couple plans to use the space to host existing book clubs, but they intend to host indie author nights, which will feature multiple authors per event, to inform readers about new authors.
- Opened Oct. 11
- 2211 NW Military, Ste.118, San Antonio
- www.instagram.com/booknerd_sa/
