Like a lot of book lovers, I grew up dreaming of a home library with floor-to-ceiling shelves and, obviously, a sliding ladder. Blame Beauty and the Beast! Over time, that dream grew into something bigger: a space in the community where anyone could walk in, find their next favorite book, enjoy a connection with someone new, and leave feeling a little more seen than when they arrived.

For a long time, I told myself it was a nice idea that would never actually happen. Then, in 2025, I quit my job and thought, why not create this space now?

Reverie Room is that dream space, finally out of my dreams. I hope it becomes your third place; somewhere you come back to often, bring people you love, and always leave with a good book. St. Pete is a special place…and you can never have enough bookstores (or books)!