The Book Dragon Shop – Staunton, Virginia
Staunton, Virginia, is a charming small town full of restaurants and boutique shops. But in 2019, the town was missing a much-needed staple: an independent bookstore. So when Sandra Cararo decided to turn a lifelong dream into a reality, the corner storefront that became The Book Dragon Shop was the perfect location.
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“I really like the Staunton area and love going downtown,” Sandi told the News Leader when the shop opened in July 2019. “I wanted someplace that had a walking area and the historical downtown fits that.
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Bringing 20 years of experience as a chain store bookseller to her own space, Sandi has created a welcoming and vibrant shop that fits perfectly with historic downtown Staunton. The store specializes in new inventory, with a small and carefully curated selection of used books and a creative selection of gifts, from candies to local crafts, pottery and jewelry.
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There are impressive selections of contemporary fiction, non-fiction, young adult, children’s books and more. The shop supports local and regional authors with a consignment program and a calendar of in-store author signings.
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The Book Dragon Shop is located at 102 W. Beverly Street, Staunton, Virginia. Open daily.