A new bookstore, The Story House, has opened on historic Walnut Street, with a grand opening to take place on March 14 and 15.
The store officially opened on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. It was previously home to Pagination Bookshop, which opened in 2019 and closed in early November 2025. Now, it is owned by Arthur Marx and led by sister-brother duo Penny Scroggs and Michael Bruner. It is located at 1150 E. Walnut St.
The house, which was once home to painter and photographer Pinky Marx, Arthur Marx’s grandmother, sells a variety of books and showcases paintings from Pinky Marx and local artists. The shop aims to build community and provide a cozy, homey setting for readers, artists and art lovers alike…