St. Louis Magazine

BEING THE BOOK LADY

exudes warmth and comfort. As customers enter, there’s a stack of magazines on the right, just below a pin board crammed with business cards and information about upcoming community events. On the left, there are children’s books and a chalkboard with the words “Black and Proud.” In the middle, there’s a couch, a chair, and, of course, books. The walls are either filled with family photos of owner Ymani Wince or still more

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