A ‘Novel’ Experience

By Graham Perednia gperednia@yelmonline.com

Posted 4/6/17

The aroma of ageing paper mixed with steaming coffee and wooden shelves surround each patron entering A Novel Bookstore in Yelm.

Owned and operated by Bob and Janis Maddox, the collection of books …

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Escape room opens doors in Yelm to offer new entertainment option in town

Yelm’s Windermere Real Estate celebrates new ownership with ribbon cutting

TSD C-team sports fundraiser collects over $60,000 in one week

City working to acquire rights of way for downtown activated alleyway project

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