Wendy Powell no longer has to travel to Appleton to check out books up close and personal with the opening of Thrifty Books in Shawano.
The other side of the coin is that she has to run the place herself, with some help from her husband, Nathan.
The couple opened the new shop Sept. 7 in the Fairview Plaza at 732 E. Green Bay St. in Shawano. The Powells have new and used books, board games and some craft items on consignment to keep locals entertained.