Where you don’t just find what you’re looking for—you find yourself.
Meet the Human Behind book/shop, etc.
Hi, I’m Lauren Janee. The slightly unhinged (but deeply intentional) visionary behind book/shop, etc. I’ve been building things my whole life: brands, experiences, emotional resilience.
What began as a bookstore now beats with its own pulse. It shifts. It stirs. It listens. It’s not just where you shop, it’s where something in you wakes up.
I didn’t set out to build a store. I set out to build a signal. And if it’s calling you? You already be/long.
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Why Banned Books Week Matters
book/shop, etc. opened its doors inside the former Downtown Book & Toy at 125 E. High St. with more than a new name. It opened with a vision — to...
Why Banned Books Week Matters
book/shop, etc. opened its doors inside the former Downtown Book & Toy at 125 E. High St. with more than a new name. It opened with a vision — to...
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Summer Hours, Soft Openings, and Slower Living
We’re choosing soft openings, summer hours, and a slower pace. Here’s why we’re doing things differently and why that matters.
Summer Hours, Soft Openings, and Slower Living
We’re choosing soft openings, summer hours, and a slower pace. Here’s why we’re doing things differently and why that matters.
