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After three months of rebuilding because of a fire, Katie Wieners, owner of Monsteras Books, reopened her store to the public on Black Friday.

It has been very long days and a lot of hard work that has gone into putting it back together, Wieners said. "And we're so thankful for the people who showed up to help with that."

Monsteras Books was wrecked after an accidental fire broke out in August at a restaurant located next door. The bookstore sustained major smoke and water damage.

For the last three months, the owners have been staying afloat by hosting pop-ups in the parking lot, plant education classes, book clubs and asking for book donations to build back inventory.

Wieners hope was to reopen in time for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

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