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One of the Hill Country\u2019s most charming bookshops is turning the page. After announcing a closure<\/a> in January, New Braunfels\u2019 The Chapter & Co<\/a> has reopened at 215 W. San Antonio St inside Staunch Traditional Outfitters \u2014 a short walk from its original downtown home.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe worked our tails off this week and were able to pull off opening today!\u201d wrote the store on Instagram<\/a>. \u201cWe have all new book selections, merchandise, and matcha!\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chapter & Co, a \u201cbook-tique\u201d and caf\u00e9, always promised a sequel. When it planned to shutter in January, it suggested the relocation was necessary for its continued success.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will miss these tiled ceilings and hardwood floors but are so excited for the next chapter in a more sustainable storefront,\u201d wrote the team in a statement.<\/p>\n

Sisters Lilliana Brabham and Laura Hickman opened The Chapter & Co. in October 2024. Like many independent booksellers, it had a narrow focus, specializing in the romance and fantasy genres. A small cafe onsite and a selection of cheeky gifts made the shop feel like a neighborhood hangout.<\/p>\n

The move to the new space, however, did cause some confusion. While the original announcement anticipated a quick transition, the process took a little longer than the sisters anticipated. The old store lingered a little longer in its first storefront as the young entrepreneurs worked through the details of the transition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe early closing announcement was because we thought we\u2019d have to be out of this space in a very short time,\u201d wrote the sisters in a comment. \u201cAfter many conversations and meetings, we were able to remain in the space a little longer while we worked on ironing out the kinks of the new space!\u201d<\/p>\n

Now with the kinks ironed out, the duo is still selling books with a little more room to sprawl. Comfortable furnishings provide space to discuss plot points, while caf\u00e9 tables allow guests to catch up on a few emails. What hasn’t changed is that the bookstore is still all about romance.<\/p>\n