Independent Bookstore Celebrates 20 Years in NWA

KUAF

Published July 17, 2019 at 12:35 PM CDT

Books stacked nearly to the ceiling of a Tontitown warehouse will be sold online to customers around the world.

Once Upon a Time Books began as an online business in 1999. Today, the family-owned business has a retail store in Tontitown in addition to selling books online. A celebration of its 20th anniversary will be held July 19 through 20.

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