Have You Heard of NABS?
Yes, no, maybe? Well, let me introduce you to them!
Not Another Book Store, better known as NABS, is owned by Lazlo Hunter and Lizzy Winchester. This unique bookstore, which opened in August 2024, is more than just a place to buy books. Lazlo and Lizzy have combined their love of various interests to create a hybrid space—part bookstore, part coffee hub, and part game store.
At some point, NABS will host game nights featuring Dungeons & Dragons and Magic, with Lazlo leading these events. But gaming is just one aspect of NABS. I asked Lizzy about the literary side of the store, and she shared that, once her schedule allows, there’s a possibility of a morning book club. She also hopes to invite upcoming authors to promote their work by sharing excerpts with the community.
Clearly, NABS is more than just a bookstore! But how did they come up with such a catchy name? Lizzy laughed and explained, “We struggled to find something that really captured what we were doing. Woodcrest already has a few bookstores, so I joked that it was not another bookstore since we were blending books with gaming. And somehow, the name stuck—so NABS was born.”
A catchy name indeed! I’m glad they went with it.
When visiting NABS, be sure to bring some cash or a card to grab snacks and drinks—because as for fun and adventure, they’ve got you covered!
As we wrapped up our conversation, I asked Lizzy if she had anything she wanted to share with the people of Woodcrest. She did:
“Just that the door is always open. Between Lazlo, me, Rhys, and Abbie, we have a wealth of knowledge about books and gaming—including comics, fan fiction, tabletop and console games. And even if none of that interests you, we’re always up for a chat.”
If you haven’t visited yet, be sure to check out Not Another Book Store and see what they have in store for you!