Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of By the Cover Bookstore
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of By the Cover Bookstore and welcoming the new retail business as a Chamber member. Located in Midtown Plaza at 700 Harrison Street, Suite C, the bookstore adds a unique and timely shopping destination for the community just ahead of the holiday season.
Chamber representatives joined the owners and staff to officially open the store, recognizing the importance of locally owned retail and the excitement surrounding a new bookstore in Batesville.
By the Cover Bookstore is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features a wide selection of books and specialty items for readers of all ages. The store offers fiction, young adult, children’s, and classic titles, along with journals, gift items, and themed merchandise. Popular sections include a strong selection of children’s and middle-grade series, and a best-selling classics section featuring special edition titles such as Frankenstein and Jane Eyre. The store also highlights unique gift items, including a variety of Harry Potter-themed books and collectibles.
Store representatives expressed gratitude for the warm welcome from the Batesville community, as well as support from the Midtown Plaza family.
In addition to its regular offerings, By the Cover Bookstore is hosting several special events. The bookstore will host a Local Author Meet and Greet on Saturday, December 20th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to meet the authors and learn more about the self-publishing process.
For more details and information on new arrivals and sales, follow By the Cover Bookstore on Facebook and Instagram, search the business on Google for hours and updates, and visit the store to support local retail and authors.
Businesses and individuals interested in learning more about Chamber membership are encouraged to contact the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce at 870-793-2378.
Ambassadors in attendance include: Amy Crouch-Howard (Weichert, Realtors - The Property Shoppe), Andrea Bruner (Network of Community Options), Christine Watts (LaCroix Precision Optics), Courteney Muse (Alpha Center), Crystal Kimmer (White River Health), Dana Millikin (White River Now), Fifi Roberts (BACC), Lindy Hopper (First Community Bank), Lori Campbell (Batesville School District), Lori Tacker (Batesville Eye Care), Michele Jennae (EDG Coaching), Scott Phillips (UACCB), Silje Antonsen (First Community Bank), Taylor Williams (First Community Bank), and Taylor Williams (First Community Bank).
