From Shelf Awareness:
Carey McCallum has opened the Sacred Circle in downtown Staunton, Va., which offers new and used books on “everything from poetry and various traditional spiritual texts as well as books on feminist theory and animals rights,” according to the Staunton News Leader.
“I want it to be a life-affirming place,” McCallum told the paper. “That includes not only people, but the animal world and nature.”
He added, “I think religion at its best can inspire people to do wonderful things–to be compassionate to one another, to help the poor, to honor the creation. I also think it can inspire people to do horrible things. I guess I wanted to do my part to try to encourage people’s respect and understanding of different cultures and religions.”
And — I hear another new bookstore will be opening in Staunton soon, specializing in collectible editions.
Filed under: books, reading, virginia | Tagged: Carey McCallum, Sacred Circle, Staunton
It’s a nice little store and Carey seems like a good guy. I hope it does well!