SHARON - Downtown Sharon's Wandering Soul is spreading the good word as they prepare to relaunch as a fully realized, independent bookstore.

According to the store's founder, Dani Johnson, the Wandering Soul began as a cozy shop with a small shelf of books showcasing local artists.

Now Johnson is expanding and preparing for the store's official relaunch as a full-fledged bookstore on Friday, August 22.

The event is set to begin by cutting the ribbon at noon, then celebrating with exclusive deals like the "bring a book, take a book" swap and complimentary cookies and coffee before wrapping up at 6 p.m.

"When I opened The Wandering Soul, I started as a shop with local art… and some books," Johnson says. "Now I can finally say — I'm a bookstore, with more than 2,500 titles on the shelve

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