Madison Short Stories Bookshop Closing

MADISON, NJ - After six years the adventure of Short Stories Bookshop & Community Hub is coming to an end in Madison. According to owner Barb Short Short Stories will be closing on or before March 31.

"Our beautiful space offered by the best landlords you can find is for rent," Short said on social media. "Please spread the word- we can’t wait to see what anchor business fills it up with their brand of service to our community."

Short Stories Bookshop & Community Hub is an independent community bookshop and arts and culture hub launched as a social entrepreneurship venture by Short and her daughters in 2014 and Kickstarted by the community. With the help of a Kickstarter campaign, the store originally opened in September 2014 in a narrow 1,400-square-foot space. Later, they relocated across the street, to a larger space in the historic James Building.

"There are just too many folks to thank in this short notice, but Mary Weichert and Merril Speck and the team are my current heroes. We hope you’ll help us close in style," Short wrote. "Please redeem your gift cards, take advantage of our closing sale, plan your final gig in our community space, take a piece of furniture home with you. And as always: To a quiet corner and a good read."

As for the owners?

"We are just plain grateful for all of you, for all of the friendships made in and around our little bookshop, and for the honor to be a part of your lives," they said. "You’ve certainly touched ours."

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