One of the benefits of living on a campus as small as ours is that you\u2019re never more than
\nten minutes away from Main Street. Despite this, it can be all too easy for students to stay home
\nand within their bubble. For the next few weeks, this series will be taking a closer look at some
\nof the incredible businesses available to us on Main Street, and encouraging you to stop by!
\nThe first business we\u2019ll hear from is Wondrous Books & More. Sure, students always
\nneed books for classes, but this bookstore has so much more to offer. They have a wide array of
\ngenres, they\u2019re partnered with a herbary, and it\u2019s all packed into a perfectly aesthetic,
\nwelcoming, and magical shop! To give us a glimpse, Savannah Oaks, the owner, spoke to me
\nthis week.
\nQ: How did you get started in this business?
\nA: In early 2020 I saw an ad on Facebook about the local bookstore up for sale. I have
\nalways loved to read and sharing that with the community I grew up in was a dream come true.
\nWe are about to turn five in March and can not wait to see what we do in the future.
\nQ: Do you get to interact with students often?
\nA: I love it when the Roanoke College students come in and browse, we are hoping to
\nwork closely with the college in the future for more events.
\nQ: How does being close to campus affect your business?
\nA: Being next to Roanoke College means that we try to stay up to date on the popular
\nbooks, and the latest trends.
\nQ: Tell us a little bit about your partnership with Salem Magickal Herbary! How did this
\ncombination of stores begin?
\nA: Salem Magickal Herbary specializes in dried organic herbs for all crafting purposes.
\nWe decided to open the Herbary as an extension of Wonderous Books & more as a way to
\nreach those who are interested in discovering the old folk magic and art that is part of this area’s
\nhistory.
\nQ: Any other thoughts?
\nA: Follow Wonderous Books & more on Instagram and Facebook to see all the great
\ndeals and events we have planned for this semester.<\/p>\n
Maggie Raker
\nSection Editor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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