NOVEL IDEAS
“We really want to create an experience you can’t get anywhere else in Aberdeen.” Ryleigh Huppler
NOVEL IDEAS Kristi and Mike Bockorny were avid readers and believed books were essential for not only educational purposes, but to relax and “find joy.” “Novel Ideas is a cozy, nostalgic place that we hope brings out inspiration in people,” said store manager Ryleigh Huppler . Huppler joined the team because of her passion for reading, and it also didn’t hurt that her fiancé is Connor Bockorny , Kristi and Mike’s son. The store has about every genre you could think of, Huppler describes—non- fiction and fiction, as well as children’s books. Team members love being able to help customers figure out what to read next. “Recommending new books to customers is always so fun, as well as bonding with them over certain books and authors that we like,” said Huppler. For those who have a goal to start reading again or more often, Huppler suggests choosing something that grabs your attention right away. “If you end up not liking a book, it is okay to pick up a new one and start again,” she said. “This way it will be reading for fun and not feeling like a chore to pick up and finish a book.”
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