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Grand Valley Books, at 350 Main St., is more than a place to find new and used literature.
To many, itâs a second home. People would bond over their love for reading, learning and art. Grand Valley books would host guest lecturers, art shows, soup and poetry nights, and author meet and greets.
But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Margie Wilson had to halt all of that for seven weeks last spring.
âThe first two weeks were like getting a sabbatical. It was wonderful. But after it, I just wanted to get back to work and be with my people,â Wilson said. âWanted to be with our regular customers, theyâre like family. You see them frequently. When you donât see them, you worry about them.â