She loves reading, married an author, and missed book shops – so she opened one in Bryant
Book lovers in Saline County have a new brick-and-mortar destination as independent bookseller Salt & Fable Bookshop has officially opened its doors in Bryant Plaza.
Located along Interstate 30, the community bookshop is welcoming readers ahead of the holiday season with filled shelves, specialty fiction, gifts, and plans for local literary gatherings. Read more below.
Founded by lifelong reader Lisa Edge and her husband, published author Sean Grigsby, the shop was born out of a desire to bring back the nostalgic experience of browsing physical book stacks.
“I’ve been a lifelong book lover, and Sean’s a published author,” Edge said. “I remember when we had Hastings, and you could get happily lost for hours. There’s just something special about filled shelves and the smell of new books. I wanted to bring that feeling back.”
The shop is officially open for business at 23213 Interstate 30 in Bryant, situated inside Bryant Plaza alongside neighbors such as Standard Man Barber Shop and Lokal Koffee Roasters.
The name reflects both its geographic roots and a whimsical literary nod.
“We went back and forth on names for what felt like forever,” Edge said. “We wanted something that sounded a little magical but also had a connection to the area. Since we’re in Saline County, that’s where ‘Salt’ came from. And ‘Fable’ just felt right for a bookshop, especially with our love of fantasy and classic stories.”
Salt & Fable is launching with a primary emphasis on fiction, new releases, and collectible editions. Shelves are stocked with science fiction, fantasy, romance, literary classics, graphic novels, and Manga, alongside dedicated young adult and children’s sections.
Edge noted that the store aims to adapt to community requests and is open to carrying other genres over time. Customers visiting the shop can receive a complimentary bookmark and pick up pastries through a partnership with The Croissanterie.
Edge operates the storefront on a daily basis, with Grigsby assisting outside of his day job. After putting in long hours with friends to open ahead of Christmas, the shop is welcoming shoppers during its current weekly hours:
- Tuesday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Monday: Closed
They plan to expand store hours in a few weeks to accommodate late-season holiday shopping.
Community events are also in the works. Salt & Fable plans to host local author signings, organize regular book clubs, and hold children’s holiday story times on Saturday mornings throughout December. 📖
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