Meet Katie.

Hi friends! Welcome to The 1988. This space is just so special.

Back in high school, I was completely burnt out on reading. Throughout the years I had been assigned books to read, research, study, memorize. Needless to say reading wasn’t my thing.

My freshman year of college, I was home over Christmas break and within two days of being home used the infamous phrase, “I am bored.” My mom lovingly threw me a book and said try reading this. Needless to say I was hooked. Reading became fun again when it was on my terms. I was able to discover authors and genres that spoke to me. Being able to escape from the day to a place of magic and new characters is truly a gift.

I am a romance girlie through and through but I will say good character development gets me every time no matter the genre.

The Story of The 1988

To be honest, the bookstore was not on my radar for 2024. For years I had dreamed of a shop of my own so when I was approached with the opportunity to speak with the previous owner, I went for it. Each door continued to open and so I faithfully walked through them. So far this journey has taught me I am stronger than I realize and I am truly having so much fun!

For the name, in 1988, the first bookstore opened on the square in our quaint downtown. Wanting a fresh name that honored the owners before me, I chose The 1988. It is history and freshness but the same quality books. We have mixed in great gift ideas too!

Each day I walk through the door I cannot believe this space is ours. It blesses me and I pray it blesses the community.