Little Shops of Joy with Epilogue Book Shop

Celebrating the people behind the shops that bring us joy.

Welcome to my new weekly blog series called Little Shops! Every Friday we’ll dive into an interview with a small business owner to get behind the scenes insight on the people behind the shops that bring us so much joy.

At no cost to you I may receive a commission for items purchased through links on my blog.

Interview with the owner of Epilogue Book Shop

Thanks so much for joining us for the very first issue of Little Shops of Joy! I’m a huge fan of your shop and all the fun 3D-printed bookish things. I discovered your shop on Instagram and fell in love with your book trackers, bookish signs, and reading ghost decor and I’m so excited for the adorable gingerbread house bookmark holder that you just launched!

For readers that aren’t familiar with your shop yet, please tell us a bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m Amber, the owner of Epilogue Book Shop I opened my little shop in August 2024, and it has truly been an absolute dream! Getting to create in a space surrounded by all things bookish has been such a joy. What started with a few handmade bookmarks has now grown into so much more… from 3D-printed designs to hand-painted bookmarks, shelf décor, and beyond. Every piece is made with love for fellow book lovers like me!

What has been the most rewarding part of your journey as a small business owner so far? And are there any aspects of the small business industry that has surprised you?

The most rewarding part of running my small business has always been the people I get to meet. Whether it’s chatting with fellow book lovers at in-person pop-up markets or reading the sweetest messages from customers, I’ve connected with so many incredible humans who never fail to brighten my day with their kindness, great book recs, and the best little conversations.

How do you balance your business with the other demands of life?

Even on the toughest days when it feels like I’m juggling a million things, my husband is my biggest supporter. From running packages to the post office to showing up with lunch when I forget to eat, he’s always there, helping in every way he can and I couldn’t do this without him.

If a reader hasn’t discovered your shop yet, what product would you recommend they check out first; do you have a favorite product or design?

My reading trackers are a shop favorite! They are such a cute item as a bookshelf decoration or as a motivator for readers of all ages. They are so fun!

Favorites & Recommendations

Are there any small businesses that you enjoy shopping at?

Oh yes! @beckiewiththegoodstuff is my FAVE - she has some of the best Swiftie/bookish items!

I’d love to ask you for some book recommendations. What’s a book you find yourself recommending again and again?

For a romance - Consider Me by Becka Mack is at the top of my list, and for a thriller, The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson has been a long-time favorite!

For those shopping for holiday gifts, is there a discount code they can use?

Use code BOOKMAS to take 20% off your entire order thru 12/15/25!

Thank you so much for joining us for the very first issue of Little Shops of Joy!!

Shop and Social Links

• Website: www.epiloguebookshop.com

• Email: epiloguebookshopco@gmail.com

• Instagram: @epiloguebookco

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With joy from the stacks