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Virginia woman reader books female business owner
labrador retriever pet dog

AnnRea Fowler

Owner

Book Fanatic

Butterbean

Chief Fun Officer

Pet Product Tester

a note from annrea

Butterbean Books was inspired following my father’s death in early 2022. I inherited a 24” box trailer in which he was building a camper to travel the United States. By going through his sketches and plans, I crafted an idea of his hopes for the camper. However, I’m really not a live-in-small-spaces girl, so I planned to renovate it.

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Hence, the idea of Butterbean Books was sparked. I wanted to serve my community by increasing their access to great literature while still honoring my dad’s dream to travel. Butterbean Books doubles as a pet retail as well because at my feet when I read is my beloved ESA dog, Butterbean. I always make sure he has toys or treats to entertain him during reading time. Our bonding time during our favorite hobby is priceless.

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Before a renovation was possible, the trailer, along with my father's belongings, was stolen in October 2023. Instead of impeding our progress as a business, we have decided to make this unfortunate situation part of our testimony and carry on. Our mission to bond pets and their humans exists beyond the bound of a physical commercial space.

 

The motivation in opening this bookstore in the aftermath of my father’s death is my attempt to turn the pain into something positive, beautiful, passionate, and community-centric.

Virginia Tech educated father who is former marine veteran
dog cuddling with father sleeping taylor swift blanket
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