02-04-2025
Planned "book pub" looks to lower the volume
Since it's almost impossible in sports-crazed New England to find a bar or tavern that doesn't have TVs blasting obnoxious game coverage, a Jamaica Plain woman is just going to have to open one herself.
Why it matters: Shannon Spellman wants to open The Book Pub, potentially in Mission Hill, where readers could enjoy a drink or two in a cozy environment.
Spellman envisions a bookstore and cafe combination that would offer craft beer and coffee alongside bestsellers and literary favorites.
What they're saying: "I wanted to create a space where we could come and sit down and read a book," Spellman told Axios.
She's aiming to blend "dark academia" aesthetics, but brighter, with community programming including author talks, writing courses, children's book readings and a members-only "mug club."
What's next: Spellman is looking to raise $15,500 through Kickstarter to move the project along and have some capital to launch.
