In a note on the GoFundMe, Barrett wrote, “we see this as an opportunity to build something more appropriate to a high-visibility location right in the heart of downtown Evanston, something less like a ‘hidden gem’ and more like a ‘crown jewel. The property will give more space for less rent to Bookends & Beginnings and its employees. This independent bookstore is hidden in an alley behind Sherman Avenue, in the heart of downtown Evanston, and is known for more than just booksthey frequently host events for the local literary community, too. Looking forward, the new location on Orrington is going to have two floors, and bathrooms this time. It offers a rewards program where you will receive 5 back for every 100 you spend in the store. 12.īarrett has also started a GoFundMe asking for $250,000 from the public, and Evanston residents have taken up the mantle to give money and help the store, including an anonymous donation of $6,000. Book Store Appearance: Bookends and Beginnings, Evanston, IL. Address: 1712 Sherman Ave., Alley 1, Evanston Located in the heart of downtown Evanston, this independent bookstore has lots of events including storytimes, workshops, author talks, book releases and more. Evanston’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) recommended the City Council donate $83,000, which was presented to the Council on Dec. They put in a request to the City of Evanston for funding of over $475,000. īarrett was faced with a quote of $40,000 for moving all the merchandise alone, but combined with all the other prices that come with moving a shop like this, Bookends & Beginnings lacked what they needed. “Two days before Thanksgiving, he served us with an eviction notice,” Barrett told CBS news. She’s a published author herself, and he was a librarian for more than 35 years. The two Evanston residents, married for five years, had always dreamed of opening a bookstore. It was actually a low investment, said Jeff, 66.
After negotiating for months, Barrett and Rogin never reached an agreement. By Lucia Maffei Nina Barrett and Jeff Garrett decided to take a calculated risk. You can now find us at: 1620 Orrington Ave Evanston, IL 60201. Once Rogin became the landlord and property owner of Bookends & Beginnings, he demanded more from the shop. WE HAVE MOVED and are no longer in our alley location. So far, his plans have not seen action, though a concept art was revealed at a 1st Ward meeting in March of 2021. Rogin was also hoping to add character to the alley that houses Bookends & Beginnings itself, Bookman’s Alley, with dreams of making a pedestrian friendly space for gatherings and live music. Rogin has been a property manager in Evanston for many years, and said, “I focus my investments on properties with character.” The property owner, Steve Rogin, has been the owner of the space previously inhabited by the Varsity Theater for 18 years, which closed in 1988. The store owner, Nina Barrett, was recently faced with an eviction notice from the new property owner, who raised the rent by 125%.
Its main shop is currently nestled into Bookman’s Alley, though the store expanded into 1716 Sherman Ave in February.
Evanston’s beloved independent bookstore, Bookends & Beginnings, has been a popular spot for residents during the eight years since the bookstore opened in June of 2014.
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