By Mary A. Crisafulli
ANDES - The Diamond Hollow Books has opened up its new space at 11 Delaware Avenue in Andes. Store owners Susie and Miles Bellamy had to search for a new location after building owners of 72 Main Street made new plans for the structure.
"I personally packed up 250 boxes of books," said Miles. He estimates that 5,000 volumes were moved. Many of the texts are heavy art books, he recalled. Along with the boxed bricks, several bookcases and other furnishings made their way to Delaware Avenue. "It was backbreaking," Miles said enthusiastically.
"Now we are on the ground floor, much more visible and accessible," he said, "It's a beautiful space and I had the assistance of a great architect, Sara Lopergolo from Halcottsville and NYC, in making it even more special."
The couple painted the space and bookshelves a deep ocean blue that complements the large archways that are left rustic gold.
"I am excited that people seem to respond immediately upon walking in the door," Miles noted.
The Bellamys moved to Bovina in April 2021 with plans to open a private internet-based bookshop. Plans quickly evolved when they discovered space available in Andes. "I had just bought a library of 2,000 books, it seemed like a good idea to just open a shop," said Miles.
Before opening the shop, Miles had experience in his toolbelt as he owned a bookstore in Brooklyn for over 20 years. "I grew up loving reading, writing, and books and worked in other bookstores on both coasts so it seemed just right to open my own," he concluded.
For more information on the shop visit diamondhollowbooks.com or find them on Facebook and Instagram.
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