May Buying Local Article: Just One More Chapter, A Journey to Bringing Romance to Upstate NY

When I found out that Glens Falls will be unleashing a new bookstore last summer, I was excited about the continued development and flourishing of Downtown Glens Falls. The idea started with Ashley Brownell, and since her October 2024 opening, her and her husband have had unprecedented success. Quoting from Mayor Bill Collins, “I have not seen an opening day queue this long in many years!” The journey from developing the idea of running a physical bookstore to fruition was wrought with challenges, from seeking out funding sources, building custom bookshelves, acquiring tons of books, and receiving city approvals.

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