On August 1, Eat My Words bookstore opened at a new location after a move that would make even the most avid book collector shudder at the number of boxes involved. (The store even posted a call on social media looking for volunteers to lend a hand.)
The bookstore is now open at 201 6th St. SE in Minneapolis.
It’ll celebrate its “(Fairly) Grand Opening” at noon on Saturday, Aug. 16. The festivities will include performances from local poets and musicians to be announced later.
The move was spurred by the end of its lease at its former location. Owner Scott VanKoughnett opted to pick up stakes and move into the historic Telephone Building near the intersection of Hennepin and Central Avenues…