Two new indie bookstores are giving San Antonio readers a plot twist. Pages for Ages (10350 Bandera Rd, #300) and Book Nerd ( 2211 NW Military Hwy. #118) recently debuted, creating communities around the written word.

Book Nerd

Lauren and Sean Richmond first thought about going into business for themselves about 10 years ago, but Sean — a gamer — originally thought he would make a career out of that hobby. The voracious readers eventually settled on their shared love, and the idea morphed into an independent bookstore.

The couple blended their professional experiences and skills in nurturing Book Nerd. Sean had worked for Barnes and Noble, while Lauren worked as a nonprofit fundraiser and a corporate event planner. According to the Richmonds, corporate chain brick-and-mortar boo

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