Local Small Business Spotlight: Book Haus (New Braunfels, TX)

I love books, I love to read, and I am so excited to share this week’s local business feature, The Book Haus!

This is our town’s only independent bookstore, to my knowledge.

On top of offering new and used books, they also host events and programs to celebrate the love of reading.

New Braunfels is home to so many unique, creative people doing amazing work!

This series has been such a blast getting to know local business owners and share their businesses with you.

Sabrina Caldwell, owner of The Book Haus, seated at desk inside the bookstore  / Photo by Erin Valkner Photography of New Braunfels, Texas. See more at www.erinvalknerphotography.com/blog

Meet the Owner of The Book Haus

I met Sabrina Caldwell years ago when she opened the original location. 

And it was so nice catching up while during the photoshoot for this feature.  

If you’re a book lover and you haven’t already been here, you have to stop by.

It’s located right off downtown and there’s plenty of free parking.

About the Business

Tell us about your business and what you offer. 

We are a family owned, independent bookstore.  We sell new and used books of all genres as well as puzzles, games, and other book-loving accessories. How The Book Haus Began

 How It All Began

What inspired you to start this business, and how did it come to life here in New Braunfels? 

I had just finished my degree in Education and was trying to figure out what I wanted to do now.  Me and my kids are all book lovers and the only bookstore in town was the one at the library so thought we would try and see what could happen! Serving the New Braunfels Community

Interior photo of  The Book Haus in New Braunfels Texas / Photo by Erin Valkner Photography of New Braunfels, Texas. See more at www.erinvalknerphotography.com/blog
owner of the Book Haus, Sabrina Caldwell at front desk inside bookstore in New Braunfels Texas / Photo by Erin Valkner Photography of New Braunfels, Texas. See more at www.erinvalknerphotography.com/blog

Serving the New Braunfels Community

What do you love most about serving this community?

Everything!  As some of my loyal customers know, I was in business for 5 years then closed the store to move to where my husband works as a fishing guide. 

After being there for a year, I was so ready to come HOME! 

The people here are like nowhere else and so thankful for the love and support they have given my little dream.

Behind the Scenes of a Small Business

What’s something most people don’t see or know about running your business day-to-day? 

Running a business, family, home-schooling a 4th grader, and life can be crazy and hard at times but coming into this little store just makes the hard work worth the hard.  

Values That Guide Their Work

What values guide the way you show up for your clients or customers? 

Being kind to everyone and trying to make my store feel like you are walking into a safe, welcoming space at all times. 

 

Interior photo of display table at The Book Haus in New Braunfels Texas / Photo by Erin Valkner Photography of New Braunfels, Texas. See more at www.erinvalknerphotography.com/blog

How to Support The Book Haus

How can the community best support your business right now? 

Spread the word that there is a local, family owned bookstore in town! 

Why Supporting Local Businesses Matters

The Book Haus is such an inviting and comfortable space.

I love that it exists here in town, and it’s a perfect example of what makes New Braunfels the gem it is. I love this community and the people that make it amazing!

Let’s all support local and give The Book Haus a visit!

Follow them on social media (links below), and share this post to help spread the love.

Supporting small businesses really does strengthen our community and makes it better for us all.

If you’re a local business or community member in New Braunfels and would like to be featured in a future post, feel free to reach out. I’d love to connect!

 

The Book Haus
344 Landa Street

New Braunfels, TX, 78130

 Email: thebookhausnb@gmail.com

Website: thebookhaus.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebookhausnb

Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_book_haus

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