Independent Bookstore Coming To Avalon

ALPHARETTA, GA — A New York City-based independent book store will soon bring its venture to Avalon in Alpharetta. Posman Books, a family-owned venture, is set to open a permanent store in 2019 at the 86-acre mixed-use development.

Posman Books will activate its future space, located across from Café Intermezzo, on Thursday, Nov. 15 with a holiday-inspired pop-up shop. In January, the retailer will temporarily close its doors for a three-month build-out period.

Once the store opens in spring 2019, guests will experience Posman Books’ new store prototype, a modern bookstore inspired by one of the most popular inventions of the late 1960s, the lava lamp. The new store will place a strong emphasis on lighting, with a special focus on creating a warm, soothing space for shoppers to browse, skim and read.

"Picture Marilyn Monroe reading Ulysses at a playground. What you’re envisioning is timeless, cerebral and sexy," said Lance Edmonds, regional manager for Posman Books. "That’s Posman Books, and we’re excited to bring this reimagined bookstore experience to Avalon and the Alpharetta community."

Voted Best Bookstore by New York Magazine, Posman Books’ offers an impressive selection of adult and children books, toys and games and greeting cards. Posman Books two stores in Atlanta, each at Ponce City Market and Westside Provisions, and two others in New York City.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Alpharetta community a unique bookstore experience that celebrates the power of reading,” said Cayley Mullen, marketing and hospitality manager at Avalon. “Here at Avalon, Posman Books has the opportunity to deploy an innovative new store design and establish a foundation for its future growth and success.”

For more information about Posman Books, visit its website.

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