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Mansfield Missouri: A Place of Page Turners

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Kelly Taylor - Taylor Realty Services

A couple years ago, some enterprising newcomers to Mansfield bought a building in great need of some TLC. They applied the care to meet that need in ample supply inside and out, creating a pleasant building for their customers. They opened their doors as A New Chapter Bookstore  open book

Then, Sarah and Shirley stocked the shelves with excellent condition used books. They sell and buy some product online, but offer a cultural opportunity to us in Mansfield that is truly welcome. If we have some extra books that qualify, we can sell them and get the money or leave the credit there for the day we want to buy something. The books are in excellent condition and make good additions to some collections. The possibilities for gift giving is endless because of the great condition and prices. I know one grandmother who shops for her grandchildren's book collection often.

A New Chapter supports the community in many ways. One of the most recent was generous sponsorship of gift certificates for books given to kids who participated in the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Mansfield. What a neat chance for kids to get the experience of going to a bookstore. I'm sure some of them will be hooked and heading for the bookstores at the mall too.

At A New Chapter, there is always a coffee pot and some friendly cats eager to visit. On Thursday evenings, there is live bluegrass music -- the melodies among the stacks make book shopping an exceptional and unique treat.

Mansfield is so fortunate that the owners of a New Chapter Bookstore moved here. We are eager for more people to bring their creativity and business ideas. Or live here while working elsewhere. Please contact me about the potential property awaiting you at a friendly community with a friendly cost of living and housing prices.

If you just have to move or are ready to move into different housing, I want to list and market your property. Call me soon at Taylor Realty Services for ways we can get you what you need.

Timothy Schwartz
Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie - Marlboro Twp, NJ
Kelly, great post with a great graphic...very well written, thanks for commenting at my blog
Apr 18, 2007 01:43 PM
JudyAnn Lorenz
Bar JD Communications - Mansfield, MO
Virtual Marketing Consultant

A charming bookstore that isn't available in many small towns.

Apr 19, 2007 07:42 AM
Anonymous
Elizabeth Deatherage Osborne

My Mom and I were driving around Mansfield looking for garage sales and happened upon this bookstore and decided to go in since it was open!  My Mom is a HUGE reader (I used to be).  I was SO impressed when I walked in!  The store is beautiful!  Hardwood floors, lovely ceilings, a reading room, and the MOST loveable cats ever!  The book selection is impressive (not saying that a small town can't have such a bookstore - but...) and the books I found have me reading again!  They had two Bret Easton Ellis books...and I did not expect to find them there.  They also had many contemporary books - Nick Hornby being one of the authors I was impressed they had - and they are organized!  You can actually find things without bugging the kitties for help!  ;)  The owner was so friendly and sweet, and you can tell she loves her store and what she does.  I live in Springfield, but I will definitely visit this store every chance I get, and recommend it to people driving past Mansfield.  It's not just about that Little House chick!  :)

Apr 01, 2012 08:15 AM
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