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Happy 2026, Book Lovers!

While most of the world is busy making resolutions to hit the gym, we’ve been busy getting into the construction phase.

We aren’t just building a bookstore; we’re building a 21+ literary escape. Because we are currently in the "Dust and Dreams" phase, we wanted to pull back the curtain and show you exactly how we’re spending our January to make sure the lounge is ready for you this spring.

Construction Update

• We know you’re eager to see where you’ll be sipping your first glass of Cabernet while diving into a new thriller. The latest and greatest news is we’ve got plans finalized and a contractor selected to start the build-out!

• Finishes for the bar, flooring, walls and lighting have been selected!

Celebrating Literary Holidays [From the Sidelines]

Even though our doors aren’t open yet, we are still living by the literary calendar. January is a massive month for book lovers, and we want to share these holidays with you - our community!

Past Holidays:

• A.A. Milne’s Birthday (Jan 18) & Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday (Jan 19)

Upcoming Holiday:

• Library Shelfie Day (Jan 28): Our shelves may be empty right now, but yours aren't! We’re hosting a contest on our social media channels where you can win a gift card just for showing us your home library.

Help Us Stock the Stacks

A community book lounge is only as good as its collection. Since we are in the process of ordering our opening-day inventory, we want to hear from you.

What is the one book you believe is a "must-have" for a cozy evening in Meridian? Is it a local Idaho author? A gripping mystery? A classic that everyone should read at least once?

Leave a comment on our socials or, send us a message, with your recommendations. We want to make sure your favorites are waiting for you on opening night.

Stay tuned for more updates, more sawdust, and - very soon - more stories.

Cheers to a year of new chapters, The Book Lounge Crew