Grand Opening: Ladybird Books (King Street – Charleston, SC) – October 30, 2025

Ladybird Books, a 1,760-square-foot, New York Times reporting, independent bookstore, will open at 299 King Street (formerly Quiksilver) in late October. Every shelf will be curated with care and curiosity, featuring bestselling literary fiction, contemporary Southern fiction and nonfiction, culture-driven cookbooks, a “How to be a Human” section for memoirs and thought-provoking pieces and other works that celebrate being grounded in the South while reaching for the world.

More than a bookstore, Ladybird Books sets out to be a welcoming third place where people can discover, connect and linger. Beyond the books, the store will carry an eclectic selection of fine greeting cards, wrapping paper and gifts. On-site events, readings and lively conversations will cultivate community and make the space feel like more of a gathering place than a store.

Ladybird Books is the vision of Summer Anderson, whose life and career have always centered around a passion for stories. Before bookselling, she worked in events in New York, but found her true calling at Books-A-Million, the company her husband’s grandfather founded. Over the past 15 years, she has curated, read, reviewed and recommended titles through her platform Summer Says.

Now rooted in the Lowcountry, Anderson has immersed herself in Charleston’s literary scene; Ladybird Books serves as the official bookseller of the 2025 Charleston Literary Festival. She is creating Ladybird Books as a space that is both community-centered and deeply personal, reflecting her belief that stories spark empathy, connection and change.

Ladybird Books will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with an official opening date scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2025

Here is what we know and have you can stay informed:

• Ladybird Books Official Website
• Location: 299 King Street, Charleston, SC
• Grand Opening: October 30, 2025
• Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
• Follow on Instagram

Read a more detailed article with a focus on owner and vision from CHSToday.

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