New Startup, Keystone Books and Gifts announced today that it is raising funds via a rewards crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo (https://goo.gl/RcPfIQ) for a new bookstore that will be opening within the historical shopping district of downtown Circleville, Ohio. The company sets out to raise $5,000 on Indiegogo for the purchase of additional books, more bookshelves and initial marketing of the bookstore.
Keystone Books and Gifts is an independent (indie), community bookstore that will offer primarily used books but also plans on offering new books from local Ohio authors and possibly a small variety of new releases. A local bookstore that does not rely on what corporate wants them to do or stock but one that grows based on the needs of the community at hand...Circleville. One that is independent (often also called "indie") that seeks to find and highlight local authors within Pickaway County and the State of Ohio. Our dream is to create a local bookstore that the community will be proud to be a part of. A bookstore for the Circleville community.
It seems the more we move along as a society, the more people are being drawn back to our small towns, simpler times and local entertainment. People are looking for ways to slow down, take a step back and enjoy life. The problem with many places like Circleville is many of the forms of entertainment in small towns have disappeared. While we know the bookstore could never replace some of the forms of entertainment we have lost over the years, it will bring a venue for local authors, local readers and others to gather and enjoy the printed pages of a good book.
Keystone Books and Gifts is a Division of E-Quiver, Inc. which is incorporated in the State of Ohio and is owned by James and Christine Esteph. Lauren, their eldest daughter, has worked for E-Quiver, Inc. and is now venturing out with a bookstore.
