Nearly a year after it was first announced, a new specialty bookstore will open soon near downtown Raleigh.
Located in the Platform development in Raleigh’s “West End,”Bright Side Books & Wine will celebrate its grand opening starting Saturday, April 25 — which is also Independent Bookstore Day.
A version of the store dubbed The Prologue started operating on a temporary basis at 207 S. West St. in early November, serving as a retail and event space for book clubs, author visits and other events. The Prologue closed earlier this month ahead of the grand opening…